The Post and Courier reports that a preliminary date more than a year way of December 1, 2009 has been set for the fire that led to the deaths of nine firefighters at the Sofa Super Store fire in West Ashley.

Read more about the fatal fire on our topic page.Some 30 defendents could be named in the case, making it unclear if there would be one trial or many.

The Post and Courier continues to report on the defendants, the families of the firefighters and some the trial's background.