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Firefighters contain structure fire in Columbia
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Tony Garcia , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway East James Campbell Boulevard was closed temporarily to allow fire trucks to access the scene.
A fire broke out in Columbia on Thursday night, prompting a response from local firefighters. The community was advised to avoid the area while crews worked to put out the flames. East James Campbell Boulevard was closed temporarily to allow fire trucks to access the scene.
The road was shut down between Campbell Park Drive and Mooresville Pike. The fire was eventually brought under control and extinguished, leading to the reopening of East James Campbell Boulevard just after midnight. Further information about the incident is available from local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: July 31, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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