West Columbia Fire Department

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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West Columbia Police and Fire work collision at Meeting Street and Sunset Boulevard

Units from the West Columbia Police Department and the West Columbia Fire Department were on the scene of a crash Sunday evening. The collision took place at the intersection of Meeting Street and Sunset Boulevard around 6 p.m.

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West Columbia Fire Department helps extinguish Lexington County fire

The West Columbia Fire Department worked a house fire with Lexington County Fire Services and the Cayce Fire Department in the 2900 block of Oswald Dr. Flames were visible from the home when crews arrived. The blaze was extinguished and brought under control within 15 minutes. There were no injuries reported. (WCFD photo)

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Fire displaces Cayce family

The Cayce Fire Department B-shift crew was dispatched to a residential structure fire at approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday. On arrival, the crew reported that fire was showing through the roof, There was approximately 75% involvement of fire throughout the house. No injuries to any residents or fire personnel were reported. Neighboring departments from West Columbia […]

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West Columbia’s proposed $21 million budget reflects increase in demand for city services

The City of West Columbia has released some details of its proposed 2023 budget. The total budget is $21,015,000. It includes a millage adjustment to local property taxes of 7.444 mills – which amounts to an increase of $2.48 a month for every $100,000 in assessed home valuation. According to information released by the City […]

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