[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Home Fire 212 North Providence

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Contact: Assistant Fire Chief Terry Cassil
573-441-6608 - Columbia Fire Department Media Line

Home Fire 212 North Providence

COLUMBIA, MO (December 25, 2013) - For Immediate Release:

Home Fire Sends One to Hospital

                                                                                                            

On Tuesday December 24, 2013 at 9:59pm, members of the Columbia Fire Department responded to a reported residential structure fire at 212 N. Providence.



Fire crews arrived on the scene at 10:03 p.m. to find smoke showing from the second floor of the residence.  The fire was under control within 5 minutes.  The structure was occupied by two adults and one child.  Smoke alarms were presend and operational.  According to Assistant Fire Marshal Tim Bach the cause was unattended incense which ignited a mattress.  Damage is estimated at $15,000.00.  There were no injuries.  

 


 



The Columbia Fire Department reminds citizens not to fight a fire. Get out, stay out and call 911.

 

 





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