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Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Midlands First responders from the all branches of the military, law enforcement, fire service, and EMS who have given their life in service will be honored Tuesday evening at the First Responders Remembrance Memorial on Lincoln Street.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Authorities say a 79-year-old woman and her 57-year-old son have died in a house fire in Lexington County.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Richland County leaders are stepping up efforts to reach a new fire services deal.  Columbia has provided fire protection services for Richland County for two decades and both sides have been trying to work out a new agreement for months.

Friday, May 13, 2011  An overnight house fire is responsible for damaging a Lexington County home and sending two firefighters to the hospital.  According to Lexington County Fire Service, the blaze broke out on Wise Ferry Road around 12.52 a.m.

Monday, February 21, 2011  A family safely escapes a house fire after being alerted by their dog.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010  Officials have arrested a volunteer firefighter in Lexington County for starting fires of his own.

Friday, April 23, 2010  Onlookers say smoke could be seen eight miles away.

Sunday, January 10, 2010  The Lexington County Fire Service is investigating a Sunday Morning fire on Ballentine Lane.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009  Several Midlands firefighters who battled the Horry County wildfire are back home and telling their story.

Thursday, April 16, 2009  Thursday April 16 at 3:11 am the Lexington County Fire Service received a call regarding a mobile home fire at 208 Valley Stream Road in Lexington County.

Thursday, January 15, 2009  As a result of colder temperatures many residents have started to crank up their heaters.  The Columbia Fire Department is urging area residents to use the following safety precautions when heating their homes.