CRFD control fire at former Dollar Tree, heavy smoke coming from building

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– On Monday evening, Columbia-Richland firefighters responded to a reported fire at a former Dollar Tree, says the fire department.

Firefighters say they responded to heavy smoke and fire coming from a former Dollar Tree in the 4000 block of West Beltline Boulevard shortly before 9:50 p.m.

Columbia-Richland Fire Department says firefighters mounted a defensive attack on the fire and were able to bring the fire under control.

No one was injured. The building had been unoccupied after another fire earlier this year.

The cause of the fire will be investigated.

Earlier this evening our 2nd Shift crews were called out to a reported fire at the site of a former Dollar Tree on the 4000 block of West Beltline Boulevard.

Crews arrived on scene shortly before 9:50 p.m. to find heavy smoke and fire showing from the building. pic.twitter.com/rTToNp0Tia

— Columbia-Richland Fire Department (@ColaFire) December 17, 2024