{"id":1346,"date":"2026-06-11T12:07:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T12:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=1346"},"modified":"2026-06-11T12:07:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T12:07:56","slug":"fire-was-blowing-out-front-windows-of-building-in-columbia-sc-officials-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=1346","title":{"rendered":"Fire was blowing out front windows of building in Columbia, SC officials say"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Lots of firefighters were called on Wednesday night as a building went up in flames, according to the Columbia Fire Department.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=1344\">Officer and another person shot overnight, South Carolina police say<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The fire was quickly spreading through a vacant business in the 2600 block of Decker Boulevard, the fire department said in a news release. That\u2019s in Columbia, near the junction with Two Notch Road.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Firefighters responded to the burning building at about 8:50 p.m., after dispatchers were alerted about a good amount of smoke in the air, according to the release. At the building, firefighters saw flames blowing out of the front windows of the building and smoke throughout the structure, the fire department said.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Firefighters entered the building and began extinguishing flames in the roof before the crews had to pull out of the building and fight the fire from the perimeter after seeing parts of the roof were sagging, according to the release.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>After regrouping, firefighters entered the rear of the building and the fire was extinguished, the fire department said.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=1342\">SC blood donors urgently needed as national blood supply dwindles. Here\u2019s why, where to donate<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>No one was found inside the building and there were no injuries, according to the release.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Six engine companies, two rescue companies and multiple support companies as well as battalions responded to the call, the fire department said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Richland County Fire Marshal\u2019s Office. There was no word if foul play was suspected.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>         BEHIND THE STORY     <\/h3>\n<p>             MORE          <\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>This is a breaking news story<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>In a breaking news situation, facts can be unclear and the situation may still be developing. The State is trying to get important information to the public as quickly and accurately as possible. This story will be updated as more information becomes available, and some information in this story may change as the facts become clearer. Refresh this page later for more updated information.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=1340\">Super El Ni\u00f1o will mean more to SC folks as hurricane season goes on. 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