Authorities suspect arson in a fire that damaged two Columbia rental properties owned by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster.Fire officials say crews were called to the scene just before 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. The fire was out just over an hour later, but officials say it caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to both properties and displaced at least a dozen residents.Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins says the fire has been deemed ``suspicious,'' and police have released images of a possible suspect.McMaster and his wife, Peggy, own 20 homes around Columbia and rent many to students at the University of South Carolina. Tax records show the couple earns about $300,000 a year from the rentals.
Arson Suspected At Gov.'s Property
By News/Talk 989 WORD
May 14, 2019
May 14, 2019 10:54 AM
