Greenville Co., SC (May 29, 2026) – A 76-year-old woman died late Thursday night, May 28, after a mobile home fire in Greenville County.
The fire was reported around 10:20 p.m. on Tray Drive. Emergency crews arrived and found flames burning inside a mobile home.
While working to put out the fire, firefighters found an unresponsive woman inside the residence. First responders and EMS personnel attempted life-saving measures, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Patricia Ann Butts, 76, who lived at the home. Officials said an autopsy was scheduled.
The cause of the fire remains under review. We extend our sincere condolences to Patricia Ann Butts’s family and loved ones.
Why Late-Night Mobile Home Fires Can Be Deadly
Late-night mobile home fires can be especially dangerous because people may be asleep when smoke and heat begin spreading. Mobile homes can also fill with smoke quickly, leaving little time to wake up, find an exit, and escape safely.
Older adults may face added risks during fires because mobility limits, confusion, smoke inhalation, or medical conditions can make it harder to get out in time. Fire crews may review where the fire started, smoke patterns, electrical systems, heating sources, and whether smoke alarms were working. These details can help explain how the fire developed and why the outcome was fatal.
