Fire at Naumann Woodwork in Columbia

The Columbia Fire Department responded at about 9:30 a.m. Monday to a small fire inside the shop at Naumann Woodwork and Supplies at 112 West Whiteside Street. Smoke was showing upon firefighter arrival.

Columbia Fire Chief Mike Roediger said an electrical issue sparked a piece of equipment in the shop and caught some rags and towels on fire. The small fire was extinguished quickly, but smoke damage was reported throughout the business.

Water damage was confined to the shop area, Roediger said. No injuries were reported.

Corey Saathoff

Corey is the editor of the Republic-Times. He has worked at the newspaper since 2004, and currently resides in Columbia. He is also the principal singer-songwriter and plays guitar in St. Louis area country-rock band The Trophy Mules.
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