FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: How to avoid potential hazards during most dangerous season
“There’s several causes. Cooking is a big factor,” Adams said. “Oftentimes, when people cook, they leave the kitchen unattended. That’s the number one cause of fires.”
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Fire on roof of Richland Northeast HS this morning, no injuries
The Richland Northeast High School principal says no students or staff were injured during a fire at the school this morning. The Columbia Fire Department says an HVAC unit caught fire on the roof and caused smoke to go inside the building.
Columbia Fire crews put out house fire on Forest Drive
The Columbia Fire Department says crews put out a house fire on Forest Drive at Glenwood Road Wednesday. Officials say the home suffered heavy damage, but no one was injured.
Funeral services set for Columbia FD Chaplain who died of COVID-19
Funeral services are set for Friday for a Midlands chaplain who died of COVID-19. Chaplain Billie Bright served with the Columbia Fire Department and the Irmo Police Department.
Columbia Fire Deptartment announces passing of battalion chief after brief illness
The Columbia Fire Department announced that Battalion Chief Joseph Casey Desso passed away Monday night after a brief illness.
Multiple displaced after fire at Grove at St. Andrews apartment Saturday night
At least 14 people are now displaced from their homes after a 2-alarm apartment fire late Saturday night.
SCHP: Tractor trailer fire causing delays on I-26 East near mile marker 107
Highway Patrol says drivers should expect delays after a tractor trailer was on fire on I-26 near mile marker 107.
Columbia Fire Dept.: No one hurt as crews help driver out of vehicle that went into a creek
Columbia Fire officials say no one is hurt after a vehicle crashed into a creek on Tuesday.
No one injured as Columbia Fire crews put out fire at vacant house on Two Notch Road
On Tuesday night, the Columbia Fire Department says crews were dispatched to the 7300 block of Two Notch Road for a house fire. Officials say the home was vacant, and there were no injuries.
Columbia Fire Department: Multiple apartments off Garners Ferry Road damaged by fire Sunday
The Columbia Fire Department says crews responded to a fire at Austin Woods Apartments Sunday. Officials say the fire damaged multiple apartments, but no one was injured.
