An intense blaze engulfed the waterfront home of South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein and her husband, former Democratic state Senator Arnold Goodstein, on Saturday, October 4, leaving three people hospitalized, authorities confirmed. The fire erupted around midday at the couple’s Edisto Beach residence, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky. According to The Post and Courier, Arnold Goodstein leapt from the first floor to escape the flames.

Judge Goodstein was not home at the time, but multiple family members were present. Neighbors and paramedics rescued Arnold Goodstein and two others from a marshy area behind the three-story house using kayaks, the St. Paul’s Fire District confirmed. Colleton County Fire Rescue Captain KC Campbell said one person was airlifted to th

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