Columbia Fire Department

Irmo business heavily damaged by fire, Friday

Irmo Fire and Columbia Fire Department (SC) crews were on the scene of a commercial structure fire in the 7000 block of St. Andrews Road, Friday. The fire occurred in a single-level structure that contained several businesses. One business was heavily damaged, the other three were saved with minimal damage. Fire apparatus was blocking part […]

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2 pets rescued, 1 pet dies as Irmo Fire District responds to apartment fire

Irmo Fire District and Columbia Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at The Lory of Harbison, Wednesday morning. Smoke was seen coming from the roof of the building off of Fairforest Road when firefighters first arrived shortly before 10:45 a.m.All occupants of the building escaped safely. Three tenants of the apartment where the fire […]

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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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