Columbia Fire Department

Commercial property in Cayce a total loss after Saturday fire

A large fire occurred at a commercial property at 927 Holland Avenue, Saturday. Cayce Fire arrived on the scene around 10:20 AM and began actively working to gain control of the flames. Surrounding fire departments from Columbia; West Columbia; and Lexington County assisted. Cayce Police were also at the scene to control the flow of […]

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Irmo Fire, with West Columbia Fire, Lexington County Fire and Columbia Fire Department on the scene of a structure fire -Video Link

Irmo Fire crews are on the scene, Tuesday morning, of a structure fire in the 100 block of Garden Path Lane. Crews from West Columbia Fire Department, Lexington County Fire and Columbia Fire Department are assisting. Click here for the video and here First arriving units found heavy fire from several windows when they arrived, […]

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West Columbia Fire Chief Marquis Solomon offers tips to help keep your home safer in winter; Practice energy efficiency, too

In West Columbia Fire Chief Marquis Solomon’s 26-year career in fire service, he has worked through many winters. He said it is a good idea to take precautions to make sure your home is safe in the cold weather months. “There are some circumstances that occur in the winter that could increase the risk of […]

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House in Irmo is damaged by fire, no injuries reported, according to Irmo Fire District

Irmo Fire District crews with assistance from Columbia Fire Department (SC) responded to a residential structure fire in the 200 block of Braewick Road in Irmo shortly after 9 Tuesday morning. There was extensive damage to the house, but there were no injuries, not even the pets, according to the IFD. The cause of the […]

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“ALL CLEAR” issued after hazardous materials situation Thursday morning in Cayce

“ALL CLEAR” issued Thursday afternoon after a hazardous materials situation Thursday morning, was dealt with in Cayce. 1:00 PM Update: Cayce Residents: Residents that were evacuated near Poplar Street can return home. If you need assistance, please call 803-794-0456. The evacuation notice has been lifted and it is safe to return home. Thank you for […]

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Cause of Interstate debris fire at I-20 and I-26 under investigation, after crews respond

Crews from Irmo Fire, Lexington County Fire, SC Fire Service, Columbia Fire Department and a dozer from the SC Forestry Commission were on the scene of a large vegetation fire at I-20 and I-26 (Malfunction Junction, Friday evening. A large log piles caught on fire, sending a large plume of smoke into the evening sky, […]

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Emergency crews respond to overturned vehicle on I-26 Friday night, no one injured

Dutch Fork Fire Rescue, Columbia Fire Department, with the help of the Irmo Fire District, on Friday Night responded to a motor vehicle accident with possible entrapment at I-26 Westbound, Mile Marker 99, at a spot known as the Ballentine Triangle.Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle overturned and resting in the guardrail. After quickly making […]

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Driver injured after SUV runs under tractor-trailer on I-26 in Irmo – Emergency crews cut into vehicle to remove driver

Tuesday night, crews from the Irmo Fire District responded to a serious vehicle collision on I- 26 westbound at the 101 mile marker – the Broad River road exit by the car dealerships. An SUV traveling at the interstate speed limit ran into the rear of a semi truck that was stopped on the shoulder. […]

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