COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel has provided a statement regarding the investigation of the fire at Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein’s Colleton County home.

"At this time, there is no evidence to indicate the fire was intentionally set," Chief Keel said.

“SLED Agents have preliminarily found there is no evidence to support a pre-fire explosion,” he added.

The investigation into the fire is still active and ongoing.

“Upon the conclusion of the investigation, SLED will issue a follow up statement with additional information,” the chief said.

“I urge our citizens, elected officials, and members of the press to exercise good judgement and not share information that has not been verified.”

The house has been confirmed to

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