Logging equipment damaged after catching on fire, say firefighters

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– The Columbia-Richland Fire Department says a piece of logging equipment is damaged after it caught on fire this afternoon.

The fire happened near Scarlet Oak Road in Blythewood on Thursday around 12:45 p.m.

Fire officials say the fire was quickly contained and brought under control.

No one was reported as injured.

Here’s a look at the damages after a piece of logging equipment caught fire near Scarlet Oak Road in Blythewood early this afternoon.

Our 2nd Shift crews responded to the scene at around 12:45 p.m. The fire was quickly contained and brought under control.

No one was injured. pic.twitter.com/4yQvuuskaC

— Columbia-Richland Fire Department (@ColaFire) January 18, 2024