2 firefighters taken to hospital after fighting business fire

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia-Richland Fire Department says early this morning two firefighters were taken to the hospital after suffering injuries while trying to control a fire.

Third shift crews responded to a business fire near Two Notch and Weir Road shortly after 2:20 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21.

When firefighters arrived to the fire, they saw fire coming from the rear of the structure.

Crews made entry into the building and minutes into the operation a portion of the roof structure collapsed, according to CRFD.

Two firefighters became entrapped and a Mayday was immediately called.

Officers at the scene called for a 2nd alarm which dispatched additional crews to the fire.

One of the firefighters was able to self-rescue while other crews worked to free the second firefighter.

Once extricated the second firefighter was able to walk out.

CRFD says both firefighters were taken to the hospital to be evaluated and have since been released.

The firefighter who was rescued was taken to the Augusta Burn Center for treatment as a precaution.