Firefighters work to extinguish blaze at Columbia business
The Columbia Fire Department battled a blaze at a business off Two Notch Road for hours Tuesday morning.
Firefighters responded to the Graham-Sleepmaster Mattress Manufacturer at about 7 a.m., officials said. That’s in the 1400 block of Ellerbe Street, which is near the intersection of Two Notch Road and North Beltline Boulevard.
As of 9 a.m., the fire was actively burning and smoke could be seen billowing to the sky as firefighters tried to bring it under control, according to the fire department.
No injuries were reported, but the building suffered extensive damage, officials said.
Information on what caused the fire was not available, but it will be investigated by the Richland County Fire Marshal.
The building was primarily being used for storage for a furniture store on Two Notch Road, and sleeper sofas were among the items inside, officials said.
There was no word if the fire caused any traffic jams, or issues for drivers in the area.
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This story was originally published November 24, 2020 at 9:16 AM.
