Photo Colleton County Fire-Rescue Smoke was showing when Colleton County firefighters arrived at the scene of the house fire Thursday.

The homeowner's quick actions in getting the child out of the house prevented any injuries to the bedridden child. When she discovered the fire burning rapidly in the kitchen, rather than attempting to extinguish the fast moving fire, she had enough presence of mind not to panic and went to back bedroom to save the child. The woman had to carry the child back through the smoke to get out of the house, however she denied any need for medical treatment from Firefighter-Paramedics. The accidental fire originated on the stove and caused substantial damage to the kitchen, however damage to the remainder of the residence was slight, with smoke damage throughout the building, but little heat damage. Firefighters were on the scene for a little over one hour.

This was the second time in six years Colleton Firefighters have saved this residence from destruction. A fire six years ago heavily damaged the rental property when another tenant resided there. Firefighters rescued and successfully resuscitated "Scooby Doo", a young Labrador from the previous fire. The dog made a full recovery and is now living in Summerville with his owners.

Engine 1, Engine 24, Tender 1, Tender 19, Tender 26, Medic 27, Battalion 1 and Truck 12 responded. Battalion Chief Dan Barb served as Incident Commander.