Columbia House Fire Displaces 6: HoCo Fire And Rescue

COLUMBIA, MD – A family of six was displaced by a house fire in Columbia Friday night, according to the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services. Nobody was injured in the blaze, which officials said was reported after 7 p.m.

Multiple calls came into the 911 center about smoke and flames showing from a house in the 9200 block of Soaring Hill Road, according to authorities. Crews found heavy fire when they arrived at the two-story split-foyer home, officials said.

Four children, two adults and two dogs who lived in the home had already evacuated from the burning house when firefighters arrived.

The American Red Cross was reportedly assisting the residents, and the Howard County fire marshal was investigating the cause and

Fire investigators from HCDFRS’ Office of the Fire Marshal are on location and have started their investigation to determine the origin and cause of the blaze.

Photo Credit: Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.