One injured after vehicle catches fire in Burton while undergoing repairs

BURTON, Sc. (WTOC) - One person was injured after a vehicle caught fire while being repaired Friday afternoon in Burton.

According to the Burton Fire District, firefighters responded just before 4:30 p.m. to a reported vehicle fire on Laurel Street East that was threatening a nearby home.

When crews arrived, they found flames engulfing the rear of a passenger vehicle parked about 15 feet from the house. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, preventing damage to the home.

Officials said a young man told firefighters he was working on the vehicle’s fuel pump when it suddenly erupted in flames, briefly engulfing him.

He suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital by a family member.

A woman who was sitting in the driver’s seat at the time of the fire was able to escape without injury.

The Burton Fire District says it has responded to more than 1,800 emergency calls so far in 2026, including eight vehicle fires.