Ocean Isle beach house fire two years later
Published: October 28, 2009
Updated: October 28, 2009
OUR COVERAGE
WBTW, scnow.com and the Morning News were at the scene shortly after the fire and reported live from around South Carolina as this tragic story unfolded.
Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007
Monday, Oct. 29, 2007
- Download Monday’s Morning News front page, click here
- Witnesses call 911, report fire, students trapped inside (VIDEO)
- Florence student’s family speaks out on tragedy
- Owner of Ocean Isle rental: Our lives changed forever
- Smoke detectors key safety equipment in homes
- Somber mood hangs over USC campus
- Local, national media gather at Ocean Isle Beach
- VIDEO: 911 Troubles
- VIDEO: Oct. 29 Story Coverage
Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007
- Download Tuesday’s Morning News front page, click here
- Family, friends mourn Emily Yelton
- FMU students recall friend who died in OIB blaze (VIDEO)
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007
- Download Wednesday’s Morning News front page, click here
- Download additional coverage from Wednesday’s Morning News, click here
- Memorial service honors Florence student who died in fire (VIDEO)
- Iron cross placed outside house (VIDEO)
- Gamecocks wear decals to honor fire victims
Wednesday marks the two-year anniversary of the Ocean Isle Beach fire, that killed seven South Carolina college students.
Early in the morning of Oct. 28, 2007, fire roared through the home killing the students – six who attended USC and one who attended Clemson.
One of those who died was USC freshman Will Rhea of Florence.
Several of the survivors were from the Pee Dee—including Will Rhea’s older brother, Andrew Rhea.
Investigators determined the fire started with a lit cigarette on the deck of the house.
Reader Reactions
Sorry, I meant William Rhea. I see that Andrew is the brother who survived.
My deepest sympathy for family & friends of Andrew Rhea and all the young lives lost that day.
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