BREAKING: Plume of smoke spotted in Columbus following garage fire
A large plume of smoke was spotted in north Columbus after a reported fire.
The fire broke out around 12:25 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2026, on 55th Street between Alice Drive and Morris Avenue.
A garage located behind a home caught fire, according to Columbus Fire and EMS Division Chief Daniel Macon.
Seven apparatuses and 22 firefighters were called to the scene.
The area remains closed while first responders work. No injuries were reported.
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