Female passes away in Columbus apartment fire
One person has died following a fatal apartment fire in Columbus Saturday afternoon.
Active scene breaks out following fire at apartment complex (Image: CNAW2News)
The fire broke out around 6:00 P.M. at an apartment complex at 3537 Ruben Street between Enoch Drive and Vera Drive on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
CFEMS truck arrives on scene of fire (Image: CNAW2News)
CFEMS Battalion Chief blocks roadway after fire (Image: CNAW2News)
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan says a 61-year-old female was pronounced deceased. He is withholding the female’s identity until he can notify the legal next of kin.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan arrives on scene of fire (Image: CNAW2News)
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan speaks with media following fire (Image: CNAW2News)
“Keep these people in your prayers – I think they need it, we need it, and I need it as well,” Bryan said. Two to three other apartment complexes did have smoke and water damage and other apartments were evacuated.
Columbus Fire and EMS investigators are on the scene conducting an investigation.
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