Farmer Sues After Factory Fire Ruins Crop | Charleston News

A Fairfield County farmer is suing after a massive two-day mattress factory fire sent ash and debris onto her crops, wiping out her harvest and forcing her to cancel restaurant orders. She’s seeking class-action status to include other affected residents, as crews from across the state battled the blaze that destroyed the entire facility. The factory owner says its crisis team is helping impacted workers and locals, but the fire’s cause remains unknown. The farmer’s legal team argues the fallout directly damaged her one-acre farm—ten miles away—and is now demanding compensation as this unfolding case draws community attention.

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