Charleston firefighters standing watch on 19th anniversary of the deadly Sofa Superstore fire

Charleston honors 9 firefighters who died in tragic Sofa Super Store inferno 19 years ago

On June 18, 2007, a small trash fire grew into an inferno that tore through the Sofa Super Store in West Ashley, killing nine Charleston firefighters and leaving a lasting scar on this historic city.

Nineteen years later, the watch continues for the Charleston 9

Nineteen years after the Sofa Super Store fire claimed the lives of nine Charleston firefighters, community members and first responders are gathering Thursday to honor their sacrifice and ensure their legacy lives on.

Charleston firefighters standing watch on 19th anniversary of the deadly Sofa Superstore fire

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The Charleston Fire Department will mark the 19th anniversary of the Sofa Superstore fire on June 18, honoring the nine firefighters who lost their lives. Each year, the department holds a ceremony at Charleston 9 Memorial Park, 1807 Savannah Highway, built on the site of the former furniture store. The event [...]

Remembering the Charleston 9, 19 years after the tragic Sofa Super Store fire

Wednesday marks 19 years since the Charleston Fire Department (CFD) lost nine firefighters in the devastating Sofa Super Store blaze in West Ashley.