Two dogs killed in northeast Columbia duplex fire
Jazsmin Halliburton
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Columbia Fire Marshals are investigating the cause of a morning duplex fire in northeast Columbia on Friday.
Crews were called to the 2800 block of Isherwood Drive at 7:44 a.m. on Friday and found flames and heavy smoke coming from a duplex.
No people were hurt, but Columbia Fire spokesperson Skylar Clark confirmed two dogs died.
Clark said the fire was mostly contained to the basement and first floor of the left side of the duplex.
A press release from CFD later stated that the fire was accidentally caused by candles.
ABC 17 News reporter on scene saw firefighters using tools to cut out a window and part of the roof. Other firefighters were seen climbing into the attic.
At least 20 personnel were on scene, according to Clark. Five fire engines were present along with one Boone Health ambulance. ABC 17 News did see multiple Columbia Police officers at the scene.