3 children rescued after fire breaks out at Floran Street home, mother to face criminal charges

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Three children were rescued after a fire broke out at a Floran Street home last night, said firefighters.

Three children were rescued after a fire broke out at a Floran Street home last night, said firefighters. (Photo: Columbia-Richland Fire Dept.)

CRFD said, Columbia-Richland 1st shift crews rescued three children from a house fire on Floran Street Monday night, June 29, 2026.

Crews arrived shortly before 9:30 p.m. Monday to find smoke showing from the home.

Firefighters forced entry through the front door and encountered heavy smoke and fast deteriorating interior conditions, said CRFD.

The fire was located in the front of the home.

Rescue 1 began searching the structure alongside Engine 1 and Ladder 7, and during the search, firefighters located three children in and near several bedrooms.

The children were taken outside of the home, and provided with medical care for severe burn injuries before being taken to Richland County EMS for transport to a local hospital.

From there they were taken to the JMS Burn Center in Augusta for further treatment.

Police officials said all three children are in critical but stable condition while receiving specialized medical care at the Augusta Burn Center.

While the rescues were underway, the fire was quickly brought under control, according to tho fire dept.

The Columbia Police Department is investigating the fire as a criminal matter for suspected arson and child endangerment.

Fire officials said the children’s mother was taken into custody by Columbia Police, and she will face criminal charges.

Columbia Police said Zana Oden was charged with three counts of unlawful conduct towards a child.

Also, police said when firefighters arrived to the scene, there was no adult to be found.

Police located Oden at 100 Ripplemeyer Avenue hiding inside a closet within an apartment.

The fire is still under investigation.