Crime & Safety

Columbia House Fire Kills Woman, 62

Barbara Y. Floyd, 52, died in the fire at 2312 Chappelle Street.

A morning fire in Columbia has claimed the life of a 62-year-old woman.

Barbara Y. Floyd, of 2312 Chappelle Street, died shortly after 8 a.m. at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital.

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said an autopsy this morning showed she died from complications caused by a fire at her home. 

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The Columbia Fire Department responded to the blaze about 7:15 a.m.

The Columbia Fire Department continues to investigate the origin of the fire.

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