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North Charleston Authorities Respond to Crane Fire at CSX Intermodal Facility
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Emergency crews are actively responding to a significant crane fire at the CSX Intermodal Terminal, located at 4201 Meeting Street in North Charleston.
The fire was reported earlier today, prompting an immediate response from North Charleston Fire Department units.
Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a large industrial crane fully engulfed in flames within the intermodal yard.
Due to the scale of the blaze and the presence of potentially hazardous materials in the area, additional fire engines have been requested, specifically those equipped with foam suppression capabilities to contain and extinguish the fire effectively.
Officials have not yet confirmed any injuries, and it remains unclear how the fire started.
Crews are working to gain full control of the incident while ensuring the safety of nearby personnel and property.
Residents and businesses in the surrounding area are advised to avoid the vicinity as emergency operations continue.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Talladega County, Ala. – Authorities have confirmed that a 55-year-old Sylacauga man was killed in an early morning ATV crash after colliding with a deer in Talladega County.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, on Oakland Road, about two miles west of Sycamore.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, the victim has been identified as Willie F. Martin.
Investigators reported that Martin was operating a 2020 Yamaha YFZ450 ATV when the vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.
Following the impact, the ATV veered off the road and overturned. Martin was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Trooper Jaylon James of ALEA confirmed the details of the crash and said that no other vehicles were involved.
The collision remains under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, and no additional information has been released at this time.