Reuben Lee Ginn, Jr. Obituary, 41yrs Man Found Dead Following House Fire in Anderson Countyc
ANDERSON, S.C. – The Anderson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal house fire that occurred Tuesday afternoon on Broadwell Mill Road. The deceased has been identified as 64-year-old Reuben Lee Ginn, Jr.
Coroner’s officials were dispatched to the scene around 1:30 p.m. The Anderson County Fire Department responded and managed to extinguish the blaze within approximately 20 minutes. Mr. Ginn was discovered inside the front door of the residence.
A preliminary investigation by the Anderson County Fire Department suggests the fire may have originated from an electrical source. Notably, fire officials reported that no smoke detectors were found within the home.
The Anderson County Coroner’s Office and the Anderson County Fire Department Arson Unit are continuing their joint investigation into the cause and circumstances surrounding the fire. Further details will be reported as they become available.