COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia Firefighters say they have put out a a blaze at a junkyard in northern Richland County
The fire began at American Recycling and Parts at 7716 Fairfield Road around 8 a.m.. Pictures from the scene showed heavy smoke coming from the area.
Firefighters say they were able to attack the fire from above using their ladder trucks.
There's no word on what might have triggered the fire, but the Richland County Fire Marshal's office will investigate.
One person was taken to the hospital due to smoke inhalation, but no other injuries were reported.
Fairfield Road was closed in that area for several hours while crews battled the blaze, but it has now reopened.
This isn't the first time a salvage yard fire has taken place on Fairfield Road. One also took place in April of this year that shut down the road for several hours.
