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Electrical fire consumes storage building at Epworth Children's Home in Columbia

The fire destroyed supplies for the children but you can help replace what was lost

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia Fire Marshals have determined an electrical fire in an air handler in the ceiling of a storage building was the cause of a blaze at the campus of Epworth Children's Home on Millwood Avenue in Columbia Tuesday afternoon.

According to Columbia Fire Public Information Officer Mike Desumma, at least five engines responded to the call that came in around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2.

A "sizable" building was on fire but no injuries were reported.

The building housed supplies for the children that come to Epworth (bedding, toiletries, etc). You can visit here to view the wish list or give.  

Credit: Columbia Fire Department

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