Chimney fire near Millstadt

Republic-Times- February 9, 2026

The Millstadt and Columbia fire departments responded about 4:30 p.m. Monday to a chimney fire reported on Fox Run Lane southeast of Columbia.

The CFD was first requested by Millstadt to stand by at Millstadt’s fire station, then responded directly to the scene.

There were no other details immediately available.

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