Red Cross Assists Family Displaced by Goose Creek Apartment Fire

The organization is providing emergency aid and connecting the family with community resources.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The American Red Cross is helping a Berkeley County family after a midday apartment fire in Goose Creek left their home damaged and in need of support. Disaster-trained Red Cross volunteers responded to the Hallmark at Timberlake apartments on Hallmark Drive, where the fire displaced two residents. The Red Cross is assisting the family with financial support for immediate necessities, including food, clothing and temporary shelter, and is connecting them with community resources and offering mental and spiritual care services.

Why it matters

Apartment fires can be devastating events that leave families in need of immediate assistance. The Red Cross plays a crucial role in providing emergency aid and connecting displaced residents with the resources they need to begin recovering from such disasters.

The details

According to the Red Cross, the fire happened at the Hallmark at Timberlake apartments on Hallmark Drive. The organization is now assisting the displaced family with financial support for food, clothing, and temporary shelter, as well as connecting them with community resources and offering mental and spiritual care services.

  • The fire occurred on Sunday.

The players

American Red Cross

A humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in the United States.

Susan Everitt

CEO of the Red Cross of South Carolina.

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What they’re saying

“As our teams work with the families impacted, our hearts go out to them and we want to provide all the support we can. This devastating event reminds us that fires can happen anywhere, at any time, and we must always be prepared for these unfortunately frequent disasters. We encourage families to practice their home fire safety plan and test their smoke alarms.”

— Susan Everitt, CEO of the Red Cross of South Carolina (The Berkeley Observer)

What’s next

The Red Cross says it will continue to stay in contact with local partners to determine whether additional assistance is needed in the days ahead.

The takeaway

The Red Cross's swift response and provision of emergency aid and community resources highlights the organization's crucial role in supporting families affected by unexpected disasters like apartment fires, which can leave them in immediate need of assistance.