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S.C. Judge's Home Erupts in Flames with Family Inside After She Ruled Against Trump and Began Receiving Death Threats​

The cause of the fire that sent three people to the hospital remains unclear, but authorities are cautioning against drawing conclusions

By
Meredith Kile
Updated on October 6, 2025 06:20PM EDT
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NEED TO KNOW​

• The home of a South Carolina judge who recently ruled against President Trump burned to the ground on Saturday, Oct. 4
• Judge Diane Goodstein was out walking her dogs at the time of the blaze, but three people were hospitalized with injuries, including her husband, a former state senator
• South Carolina's chief justice initially said the fire appeared to be caused by an "explosion," though investigators later shared an update that they have not uncovered any evidence of arson or a pre-fire explosion

 

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The home of a South Carolina circuit court judge who recently ruled against President Donald Trump burned to the ground on Saturday, Oct. 4, though authorities are cautioning against jumping to conclusions while an investigation continues.


Judge Diane Goodstein was walking her dogs at the time her Edisto Beach house burst into flames, according to The Post and Courier. However, other members of her family inside the home — including her husband, decorated Vietnam War veteran and former Democratic state Sen. Arnold Goodstein — reportedly sustained serious injuries after jumping from windows and balconies to avoid the blaze.

 

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South Carolina Chief Justice John Kittredge initially told FITSNews that the fire appeared to have been caused by "an explosion," though officials had not corroborated his claim or determined whether the fire was accidental or arson.


“Until that determination is made, [State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel] has alerted local law enforcement to provide extra patrols and security,” he said.


Keel shared an update on Monday afternoon that sought to stop the public from speculating, noting that SLED agents had yet to uncover evidence that the fire was started intentionally or caused by an explosion. He said agents are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident, and promised to share more information when their work is finished.