Crews investigating structure fire on Kohler Circle

UPDATE 8 a.m.: Columbia firefighters said the house fire in the 3000 block of Kohler Circle Tuesday morning was caused by an electrical issue in the kitchen.

Crews said when they arrived around 4:45 a.m., they found an active fire in the kitchen.

Firefighters said they were able to extinguish the fire within 15 minutes of arriving.

Firefighters said the family had a working smoke detector, which was the main reason why they were able to get out safely.

The kitchen sustained heavy fire damage, but the rest of the home sustained a significant amount of smoke, heat and water damage, fire investigators said.

Investigators said the estimated cost of damage is $150,000.

ORIGINAL: Fire crews from Columbia Fire Department and emergency personnel from University Hospital Ambulance Service responded to the 3000 block of Kohler Circle just before 5 a.m. Tuesday to gain control of a structure fire.

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Investigators told ABC 17 News the no injuries occurred as a result of the fire but could not yet give an estimate of the damage.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation as of 7:00 a.m.