King, Calhoun streets closed because of fire - WCIV-TV | ABC News 4 - Charleston News, Sports, Weather

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) -- Firefighters were called to the Francis Marion Hotel in downtown Charleston Tuesday afternoon for a report of a fire.

Emergency crews had blocked off streets at the intersection of King and Calhoun streets.

According to crews on the scene, a small fire was extinguished quickly under the second-floor balcony. A spokesman for the Charleston Fire Department said the area is well known as an area where smokers congregate.

Crews are still investigating the fire, the spokesman said.