Columbia Fire Department

Turkey Cooking Safety Tips from Columbia Fire

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Fire Department wants to keep you safe this Thanksgiving with some helpful guidelines to follow.  Fire officials say while you’re cooking your turkey, you should continue checking on it to avoid burning it. If you plan to fry your turkey, make sure to do it outside on a level surface at least 10 feet away…

Bull Street District officials release statement on Babcock Building Fire

Babcock Building fire courtesy Columbia Fire department COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Members of the BullStreet District are reacting to a 3 alarm fire Saturday that burned the historic Babcock Building. In a statement, Robert Hughes, President of Hughes Development Corporation, Master Developer, reacted to the fire. Statement:  “It is impossible to properly express our deep emotions as Columbia firefighters continue to…