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Prominent Couple's Beachfront Home Destroyed in Massive Fire
6 Oct
Summary
- Blaze engulfed home of Judge Diane Goodstein and former Senator Arnold Goodstein
- Arnold Goodstein airlifted with multiple fractures after jumping from first floor
- Two others rescued by kayak as house became engulfed in flames
On October 4th, 2025, a devastating fire engulfed the Edisto Beach home of South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein and her husband, former Democratic state senator Arnold Goodstein. The blaze, which broke out around midday, left three people hospitalized and the couple's waterfront residence completely consumed by flames.
According to reports, Arnold Goodstein was forced to jump from the first floor to escape the fire and was subsequently airlifted to the Medical University of South Carolina with multiple fractures. Two other family members were rescued by emergency workers using kayaks as the house became fully engulfed in the blaze.
Judge Goodstein was the only member of the family not present when the fire erupted. Social media users have speculated that a propane leak may have been the potential cause of the devastating incident, with one user suggesting that the gas could have accumulated in the lower parts of the home and ignited upon encountering a spark or flame.
The fire has left the prominent couple's beachfront residence in ruins, serving as a stark reminder of the unpredictable and destructive nature of such incidents. As the community grapples with the aftermath, authorities continue to investigate the exact cause of the blaze that has left three individuals hospitalized.
