Large shed fire in rural Columbia
- February 18, 2017
Pictured, firefighters tear away what’s left of the burned-out shed at 1565 Centerville Road early Saturday morning. (Corey Saathoff photo)
The Columbia, Millstadt and Waterloo fire departments responded shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday to a fully engulfed pole shed fire at 1565 Centerville Road.
Flames were shooting through the roof of the large shed upon firefighter arrival. The building, which sat about 75 feet from a residence, was totally destroyed. Contents inside the shed, which had electricity running to it, included tools, lawnmowers and other storage items.
No injuries were reported in the blaze. A cause of the fire is not yet determined.

