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House fire reported in North Highland community of Columbus
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Columbus Fire and EMS crews are on scene of a house fire.
The fire is taking place at a home near the intersection of 44th Street at 7th Avenue. Smoke was seen coming from the roof of the home.
CNAW2News.com began receiving word of the fire around 8:17 a.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026.
Columbus police are also on scene and have blocked the road off while crews operate. It is unknown if the home was occupied.
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