The Columbia - Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at 6:39pmCT on Monday to 410 Grissom Street on a report of a structure fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a 2-story structure with heavy smoke & fire showing. Firefighters made an offensive attack on the fire & it was brought under control. Firefighters then conducted an extensive overhaul on the structure to help prevent a rekindle.

The cause of this fire is unknown at this time. There were 21 firefighters on scene for approximately 2 hours.

There were two firefighters injured on scene, one firefighter had minor injuries and the other firefighter was transported by Adair County EMS to the TJ Health Columbia ER for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. He was treated & released from the hospital.

Mutual aid provided by:
Breeding Fire Department
 

Assisting Agencies:
Adair County E911 Center
Adair County Ambulance Service
Columbia Police Department
Adair County Sheriff’s Office &
Kentucky Red Cross