News Release: RCSD Investigating Vehicle Fire at Northeast Columbia Gas Station
- Deputy Jamie Burton
- May 17
- 1 min read
05/17/26
Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies are investigating a vehicle fire at the Spinx gas station at the intersection of Lee Road and Hardscrabble Road in northeast Columbia.
Deputies were dispatched to the Spinx gas station, located at 101 Lee Road, at approximately 2 p.m. on May 17, 2026, after receiving a report of a vehicle fire.
When deputies arrived, they found two vehicles and a gas pump engulfed in flames.
Two people were transported to a local hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
The public is asked to avoid the area as the investigation surrounding the circumstances leading to the fire continues.
