Columbia apartment fire displaces 16

Published: March 2, 2013 

4427 Blossom St fire, March 2, 2013

Brick Lewis — CRFD

— An early morning fire at the Hampton Park Apartments on Blossom Street in Columbia has displaced 16 residents.

Heavy fire and smoke was visible when firefighters approached Building F at about 4:30 a.m., according to Brick Lewis, public information officer for the Columbia-Richland Fire Department. The complex is within walking distance of Midlands Technical College’s Beltline Boulevard campus.

No injuries were reported.

Damages are estimated at $100,000, and the department is investigating the fire’s cause, Lewis said. The Red Cross is providing assistance to those who had to leave their apartments.

From staff reports

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