COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has launched an investigating into a fire at a home belonging to Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein and her husband, former Democratic state Senator Arnold Goodstein.

The fire, which broke out Saturday afternoon at the Edisto Beach home, ultimately left little more than smoldering ashes by the time it was extinguished, photos taken by Nexstar's WCBD show.

Authorities said three people were taken to the Medical University of South Carolina as a result of the blaze; one was airlifted and two others were taken by ambulance. The extent of their injuries is not known.

“Our members are saddened by the news of the fire at Judge Diane Goodstein’s home, and our hearts go out to her, her family, and all those affected," Ashley C

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