West Columbia Fire Department

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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West Columbia Fire Department promotes safety during Fire prevention Week, Oct. 9-15

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9- 15.  Fire Prevention Week began in 1922 and this is the 100th year of observing it. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires. […]

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Fire at the former Knight’s Inn in Cayce treated as suspicious

The Cayce Fire Department responded to 1987 Airport Blvd, the former Knight’s Inn, for a reported structure fire at approximately 2:15 am, Tuesday. Cayce Fire Chief, Steven Bullard, stated, “There were no injuries reported and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. We are currently treating it as a suspicious fire and will […]

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