Irmo firefighters work together to control two-alarm apartment building fire

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Irmo Fire District firefighters worked together to control a two-alarm apartment building fire on Bush River Road, say fire officials.

Irmo Fire District firefighters worked together to control a two-alarm apartment building fire on Bush River Road, say fire officials. (Photo: Irmo Fire District)

The fire was well established and burning through the attic when crews arrived to an apartment building in the 5300 block of Bush River Road.

An aggressive search was mounted based on multiple reports of people trapped, say officials.

The fire district reports that no victims were found inside.

The fire was brought under control with the help from the Columbia-Richland Fire Dept., and the Lexington County and West Columbia fire departments.

The building contained eight units, but four were destroyed, two were heavily damaged and two suffered water damage.

Twenty three people have been displaced due to the fire.

One civilian was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, and there have been no injuries to firefighters.

Crews will remain at the scene for much of the afternoon mopping up hot spots.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.