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(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ Columbia Fire Department Responds to Early Morning Fire on Orr Street

In the early hours of Sunday, July 21, the Columbia Fire Department received a call at 2:09 a.m. regarding a large outside fire at 106 Orr Street. The first crew arrived at the scene in just three minutes and discovered a small fire next to a building. Upon further investigation, the call was upgraded to a First Alarm.

Upon arrival, the crews found that the fire had extended into the building and there was smoke present inside. With quick action, the fire was extinguished in under five minutes. A total of nine Columbia Fire units and 18 personnel responded to the incident. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

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The fire crews remained on site for several hours to assist with investigations and ensure that there were no hidden areas of fire remaining. The Columbia fire marshals are currently conducting an origin and cause investigation.

In light of this incident, the Columbia Fire Department would like to remind residents about the importance of having working smoke alarms in their homes. These devices can save lives and should be placed on every level of your home, including outside sleeping areas. It is recommended to check smoke alarms monthly by pressing the test button and replace batteries at least twice a year when adjusting clocks for Daylight Saving Time. Smoke alarms over 10 years old should also be replaced.

The cause of this early morning fire is still under investigation by authorities. The Columbia Fire Department urges residents to take necessary precautions to prevent such incidents from occurring in their homes.

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