The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire was a firefighting accident that occurred on the evening of June 18, 2007, in Charleston, South Carolina, resulting in the deaths of nine firefighters. It was the deadliest firefighter disaster in the US since the September 11 attacks. The fire, which started in the loading dock of the furniture store, rapidly spread to the main showroom and warehouse, leading to a catastrophic structural collapse. Despite initial firefighting efforts and rescue attempts, the poor water supply and lack of fire sprinkler systems contributed to the incident. The site was cleared after the fire, and a new fire station was constructed nearby.
The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire happened in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine firefighters.
On June 18, in the year 2007, The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire happened in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine firefighters. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of June 18, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on June 18, 2007 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 3 Wikipedia articles.
- The event is associated with a specific geographical location (see map below).
- Wikipedia source last updated on 6 May 2026.
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