Columbia Borough Fire Department Handles Five Calls During Busy Day
Photo by Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80Engine 58-1 arrived to find smoke showing and secured the scene while crews stretched a line to the rear of the property.
Photo by Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80Firefighters made entry to investigate the source of the fire and check for extension inside the home.
Photo by Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80A section of fencing was heavily charred, helping identify the area where the fire originated.
Photo by Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80Crews located smoldering debris and vegetation behind the fence and began extinguishment.
Photo by Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80Overhaul operations continued as firefighters soaked hotspots to prevent rekindling.
COLUMBIA, PA — November 9, 2025 — The Columbia Borough Fire Department, Station 80, experienced a notably busy day on Sunday, responding to five emergency calls across the region.
The day began with a request for Fire Police to assist in York County, where they provided traffic control at an incident. Shortly afterward, Rescue 80 was dispatched for a cardiac arrest, followed by a response to a brush fire and then an outside investigation.
By early evening, the department’s Engine and Traffic unit were on location assisting Stations 7 and 76 with a structure fire, marking the fifth call of the day.
The department thanked its volunteers for their continued dedication and readiness to respond, noting that days like these highlight the ongoing commitment of Columbia’s firefighters to the safety of the community.
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