4 people displaced after Anwood Drive home fire

Four people are displaced following an afternoon fire at a home on Anwood Drive, says Columbia-Richland Fire Department
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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Four people are displaced following an afternoon fire at a home on Anwood Drive, says Columbia-Richland Fire Department.

Second shift crews responded to the home shortly before 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5. When firefighters arrived to the scene, they found smoke coming out of the home.

They were able to get inside the house and get the fire under control. Firefighters say the fire started in the kitchen of the home and expanded into part of the attic.

There was also smoke damage throughout the property. One pet was rescued and there were no injuries.

The cause of the fire was determined to be unattended cooking, according to the CRFD.