Posted on Tue, Feb. 28, 2006
Gun range fire under investigation
By Kenneth A. Gailliard
The Sun News
Firefighters are trying to determine what caused a fire early Tuesday morning at the Myrtle Beach Indoor Shooting range on U.S. 17 Bypass.
Todd Cartner, public information for Horry County Fire Rescue said a fire broke out at the business about 2:40 a.m.
Fire damage was contained mostly to the ceiling and roof of the building, Cartner said. No one was injured in the blaze.
A police officer on patrol noticed smoke pouring from the front door of the shooting range and reported the fire, Cartner said.
When firefighters arrived they saw flames coming from the roof of the building, Cartner said.
Security at the building, which has guns and ammunition inside, made it difficult for firefighters to get inside, he said.
But they managed to enter the building relatively quickly.
He said firefighters were aware before attacking the blaze that fire likely would not threaten the ammunition inside.
"We knew where the ammunition was and were able to get the fire out before it spread to that area," Cartner said.
He said firefighters conduct tactical surveys at all commercial structures to know in advance what dangers might be inside and where those hazards might be located.
damn.....this is my home away from home....and part time job......
i'll post more info when i get it.