SLED investigating fire at Edisto Beach home associated with SC circuit court judge; 3 injured

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – An investigation is underway on Edisto Beach following a Saturday afternoon fire at a home that appears to be associated with a circuit court judge.

The fire happened in a gated area off Planters Retreat in Jeremy Cay. Video from a witness showed a large home engulfed in flames. 

Specific details regarding the fire were not immediately available; however, News 2 is working to confirm information with the Town of Edisto Fire Department.

KC Campbell, public information officer for Colleton County Fire Rescue, said the agency assisted by sending firefighter-paramedics to the scene.

He said three people were taken to the Medical University of South Carolina; one was airlifted and two others were taken by ambulance. The extent of their injuries is not known.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division confirmed to News 2 that it was actively investigating the fire.

Residents told a News 2 crew on scene that a judge lives in the neighborhood. Public property records link the address to Diane Goodstein, who is listed in SC court records as a circuit court judge. 

SC Court officials provided the following statement regarding the incident:

“Chief Justice John W. Kittredge is aware of an incident involving Circuit Court Judge, Diane Goodstein. At this time, SLED is on the scene and will begin investigating as soon as the fire has been contained. Local law enforcement partners have been alerted and asked to provide extra patrols and security. The Judicial Branch will remain in close communication with SLED.”

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