Columbus fire crews respond to midday house fire, firefighter slightly burned
Columbus Fire and EMS responded to a house fire midday Friday.
The fire occurred at a vacant duplex shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026, on Amos Street near Brown Avenue in the East Wynnton neighborhood of the city.
18-20 firefighters responded to the scene, according to Deputy Chief and Fire Marshal Daniel Macon.
Macon confirmed one firefighter was slightly burned and taken to a nearby hospital for medical advice.
A CNAW2News photographer responded to the scene, where they could see a brick-built duplex still standing with the interior charred.
The investigation into the fire remains ongoing.
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