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Watch: Fight breaks out between fans and police officers at the Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs game
A heated altercation erupted between fans and police officers during the highly anticipated Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs game.
Tensions rose in the stands as spectators became unruly, leading to a confrontation with security personnel.
The situation escalated quickly, drawing the attention of law enforcement officers stationed at the stadium to maintain crowd control.
Witnesses reported that the altercation began when fans from opposing teams engaged in a verbal dispute, which soon turned physical.
Police intervened, attempting to diffuse the situation, but tempers continued to flare.
Video footage captured portions of the clash, showing officers trying to restrain individuals as other fans looked on.
Multiple spectators were reportedly escorted out of the venue, with some possibly facing charges for disorderly conduct.
Both stadium security and local authorities are now reviewing the incident to determine if additional measures are needed to prevent future disturbances at high-profile games.
CHEROKEE COUNTY, S.C. — Tragedy struck early Sunday morning when a house fire claimed the lives of four family members in Gaffney, South Carolina.
Officials say the blaze broke out inside a one-story wood-frame home on East Third Street shortly before 1:40 a.m.
According to the Cherokee County Coroner’s Office, one resident, identified as Kathy Shippy, managed to escape the burning home and ran across the street to alert a neighbor and call 911.
Surveillance footage from the neighbor’s doorbell camera captured the home already fully engulfed in flames by the time the call was made.
Coroner Dennis Fowler identified the victims as:
- Willie Morris, 38
- Dakeyia Shippy, 25
- Mason Issac, 4
- Jerekry McGill, 7 months
All were residents of the home and relatives of the survivor.
Preliminary findings suggest the fire began after Morris attempted to refuel a kerosene heater inside the home, which caused the blaze to ignite suddenly and spread rapidly.
“All four victims were found on the floor of the kitchen at the rear of the house and appeared to have been trying to escape through a window when they were overcome by smoke,” the coroner’s office reported.
Autopsies are scheduled to determine the precise causes of death and assist investigators in confirming the fire’s origin.
Gaffney Fire Chief Jamie Caggiano urged the public to use extreme caution when operating space or kerosene heaters.
“Never attempt to refuel a heater indoors or while it is still hot,” Chief Caggiano said, emphasizing fire safety during colder months.
The incident remains under joint investigation by the Gaffney Fire Marshal’s Office, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
Authorities described the loss as “heartbreaking” and extended condolences to the family and community members affected by the tragedy.