(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ COLUMBIA, MO - A residential fire broke out on Saturday, June 7 at 8:22 p.m. in the 4900 block of Fallbrook Drive, as reported by multiple 911 calls to the Boone County Joint Communications Center (BCJC).

Upon arrival, the first fire company found a two-story home engulfed in heavy smoke and flames. The crew members quickly sprang into action, deploying pre-connected hoselines from their apparatus and initiating an aggressive interior fire attack. As more units arrived at the scene, they joined in the search for any occupants inside the home. Fortunately, it was confirmed that there were no residents inside.

However, due to the intensity of the fire and its spread to the upper level of the structure, additional personnel were requested. After approximately 15 minutes into the incident, Command called for a second-alarm to bring in more units from the Columbia Fire Department.

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It took about an hour for crews to bring the fire under control. They remained on site for several hours to ensure there was no further extension of the flames. The cause and origin of the fire are currently being investigated by the Columbia Fire Marshal Battalion.

A total of 16 units with 33 personnel responded to this incident. Three firefighters were evaluated for heat exhaustion but were released at the scene with no injuries reported by any residents.

In light of this incident, the Columbia Fire Department would like to remind everyone about important safety measures that can save lives during a fire. These include having working smoke alarms installed on every level of your home and outside sleeping areas, closing bedroom doors while sleeping, and knowing two ways out of every space in your home.

It is crucial to check smoke alarms monthly by pressing their test buttons and changing their batteries at least twice a year when adjusting clocks for Daylight Saving Time. Smoke alarms over 10 years old should be replaced immediately.

The Columbia Fire Department urges everyone to take these precautions seriously as they can make a significant difference in the event of a fire.

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