West Columbia Fire Department

West Columbia, Cayce, Irmo and Lexington County fire units extinguish blaze at strip mall on Bush River Road

The Irmo Fire District responded to a two alarm commercial structure fire, Monday evening, involving a strip mall in the 3600 block of Bush River Road. Link to video The fire was extinguished with help from Columbia Fire, Lexington County Fire, West Columbia Fire and Cayce Fire. The large number of firefighters that responded saved […]

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MLK Day is Monday, attend a King Day event

If you are looking for a public event on MLK Day, the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will be held on Monday (Jan. 16) at 4 p.m. at MLK Park, 2300 Green Street. Columbia. This year’s keynote speaker is NBA Hall of Famer Alex English Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born […]

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2 dogs die in Oak Grove fire

Lexington County Fire Service units responded to the 100 block of Sharon Circle in the Oak Grove community for a reported residential structure fire at around 11 a.m. On Thursday, Dec. 29. Flames and smoke were coming from the home when units arrived on scene. Irmo Fire District units and West Columbia Fire Department units […]

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Units from the Cayce Fire Department respond to blaze at CMC Steel, Lexington County and West Columbia assist

The Cayce Fire Department responded to a fire at CMC Steel just before 3 p.m. Tuesday. Cayce Fire crews were assisted by Lexington County Fire Service and the West Columbia Fire Department to fight the commercial structure fire. When units arrived, heavy black smoke was coming from the roof of the building. Crews entered and […]

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West Columbia Fire works early morning crash on I-26

Interstate-26 East at the 109 mile marker was blocked around dawn on Monday morning. There was a vehicle accident. A crew from the West Columbia Fire Department was on the scene. The East bound was opened once the scene was cleared. (WCFD photo)

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West Columbia Fire and Police Chiefs discuss trends regarding holiday fires and crime

The grounds around West Columbia City Hall are adorned with lights and the Christmas spirit abounds. To keep the mood festive, it is a good idea to put safety and security first. West Columbia Fire Chief Marquis Solomon and West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce see the possible hazards that can sometimes accompany the holidays. […]

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No one injured in Cayce fire

The Cayce Fire Department responded to a house fire on Brookcliff Drive, Satuday afternoon. Cayce Fire was assisted by the West Columbia Fire Department and Lexington County Fire Service. The fire was brought under control quickly. The fire displaced 3 people who are being assisted by American Red Cross. There were no injuries and the […]

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Emergency crews respond after vehicle overturns at Wattling and Augusta Roads in West Columbia

Crews from the West Columbia Fire Department, the West Columbia Police Department and Lexington County EMS were on the scene of a vehicle crash, Monday morning. A vehicle was overturned and EMS crews were attending to the injured. A fire hose was also extended. The incident resulted in the back up of traffic to one […]

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