Columbia Fire

Columbia Fire on Scene: House Fire off Bluff Road

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Fire Department is on scene at the 4600  block of Bluff Rd for a residential structure fire. Firefighters say at the time of arrival the fire was fully involved. Shortly after 11:30am Fire officials reported that the fire was knocked down. There were no reported injuries. Stay with ABC Columbia News for updates Categories: Local…

Columbia Fire Crews Battle Apartment Fire

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday afternoon Columbia Fire crews responded to a two alarm fire at an apartment at 401 Burnside Drive near Garner’s Ferry Road. Smoke could be seen across the skies of the Midlands, in the Southeast section of town. The fire started around 4:30pm Monday. We have crews on the scene and will bring you updates as they…

Fire at Coronet Motel

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Firefighters responded to an early morning fire Wednesday at a downtown motel. Investigators say the fire at the Coronet Motel broke out around two am. Fire officials say the fire started in a room that no one was staying in. No injuries were reported. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Columbia Fire

Fire Station Reopens After Facebook Posts Prompt Closing

ABC Columbia/Rich Wandover COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A fire station has reopened in South Carolina’s capital, days after its then-captain posted on Facebook he would run over protesters if they still blocked traffic when his shift ended. Columbia Fire Department spokesman Brick Lewis says the station reopened Wednesday night after firefighters said they felt safe going back. Fire Chief Aubrey…

Crews Respond to Fire off Broad River Road

Columbia Fire Department COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Just before 11 a.m. Columbia firefighters responded to the scene of a fire on Menlo Drive. According to Tweet from CFD, crews are from the Irmo Fire Department are assisting to help contain the blaze. #TheCFD @IrmoFire on scene 825 Menol Dr Briargate Apts office light smoke showing upon arrival no fire visible…