Heavy first responder response at Columbus Government Center, evacuations ongoing
A heavy first responder presence from Columbus Fire and EMS and Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office is currently ongoing.
The presence is located the Columbus Consolidated Government Center downtown.
Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman has confirmed “a belt broke on a piece of equipment in the basement broke” leading to smoke being detected in the basement of the Government Center.
“Facility Maintenance has been called as well as the Fire Department to evaluate the matter before an all clear is issued,” Sheriff Countryman added.
Several fire engines are on the scene. We have reached out to authorities for more information.
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