South Carolina fire destroys 26 buildings

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A South Carolina brush fire spread to nearby apartments and homes on late Saturday destroying at least 26 buildings.

Authorities say the fire began in a grassy area near Carolina Forest.

(SOUNDBITE) (English) UNIDENTIFIED WITNESS SAYING:

"The fire was, we could see it, see the fire and it was going from building to building, yard to yard."

(SOUNDBITE) (English) UNIDENTIFIED WITNESS SAYING:

"People were grabbing stuff and running with it, hollering."

Local media said no residents were injured, but at least three police officers and one firefighter were taken to hospital for treatment.