On Sunday March 10, 2024 Columbia-Richland fire crews working with the Irmo Fire District were able to contain and stop a fast-moving 3-Alarm fire that ripped through an apartment building.
More than 20 people were left displaced but thankfully no one was injured during the fire at The Hollows apartments on Longcreek Drive. CRFD 3rd Shift crews responded to the scene shortly before 7 p.m. Upon arrival firefighters found heavy fire working through the building and spreading through the roof. Additional alarms were sounded – dispatching more resources. In all more than 50 firefighters became involved in the operation.
The building suffered extensive damages and the fire left most of the roof burned away. The Red Cross was called in to assist the many occupants that were left displaced.
The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Richland County Fire Marshal’s Office.
