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Church roof catches fire from electrical issue, no injuries reported

A Columbia firefighter is seen on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, walking to the roof of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Bernadette Drive in Columbia.
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A Columbia firefighter is seen on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, walking to the roof of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Bernadette Drive in Columbia.
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Published 3:42 PM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

No injuries were reported after a fire started Thursday near the roof of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Bernadette Drive in Columbia.

A Columbia Fire Department spokeswoman told ABC 17 News that the fire was believed to be caused by an electrical malfunction near the roof. Crews arrived at 2:56 p.m. to see smoke coming from the roof, the spokeswoman said.

The fire occurred while school was being let out, but all children were able to be picked up without issue.

Damage only occurred to the outside of the building, the spokeswoman said.

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