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Firefighters respond to fire at automotive business east of Columbia

October 21, 2022 9:32 AM

Published October 21, 2022 7:41 AM

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

No one is hurt after a fire at an automotive business east of Columbia early Friday morning.

Boone County Fire Protection District crews responded to the fire around 6 a.m. at Copart in the 8400 block of E. Richland Road. Copart's website describes the business as a vehicle auction.

A Boone County Fire Protection District truck responds to a fire at Copart in the 8400 block of E. Richland Road on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.

Firefighters reported that 8 to 10 vehicles at the scene were on fire. Crews said a security gate at the business slowed firefighters from accessing the vehicle fires.

There were no reports of damage to any building or other structures. An investigation is underway to find out what caused the fire.

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