Fire crews battle blaze at Columbia home

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- An investigation is underway into what started a house fire in Columbia Sunday afternoon.

The blaze happened in the 5700 block of Ames Road.

Fire officials say no one was inside the home during the fire that badly damaged the carport and rear of the home.

The unique building construction is making it difficult for fire officials to put out hot spots, according to Columbia fire officials.