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18 cars involved in fire at Columbus tow lot. Investigation under way

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A fire at a Columbus tow lot Saturday afternoon involved 18 vehicles, according to Columbus Fire & EMS deputy chief Daniel Macon.

No injuries were reported for the fire that occurred at a Griffin & Griffin tow lot in the 700 block of Fifth Street, Macon told the Ledger-Enquirer.

Macon said the cause of the fire is under investigation. No electrical vehicles were involved in the fire, he said.

Kelby Hutchison
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Kelby Hutchison is the breaking news reporter for the Ledger-Enquirer. Originally from Dothan, Alabama, Kelby grew up frequently visiting Columbus to eat at Country’s BBQ in the old Greyhound bus station and at Clearview BBQ on River Road. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.A. in criminal justice and a M.A. in journalism. During his studies, Kelby specialized in community journalism.
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