News Summary
Emergency responders are on the scene battling a fire that broke out at the Morales Muffler Shop on U.S. 321 in Lexington, SC early on April 29, 2025. Fire crews from Cayce and West Columbia Fire Departments, along with local EMS, are managing the situation. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, and the fire has been contained to the business. Traffic disruptions on U.S. 321 have necessitated alternate routes for drivers as authorities investigate the cause of the blaze.
Lexington, SC – Emergency responders are battling a commercial structure fire at the Morales Muffler Shop located in the 5300 block of U.S. 321, which was reported early on the morning of April 29, 2025. Fire crews from the Cayce Fire Department and the West Columbia Fire Department, along with Lexington EMS, have been deployed to handle the incident.
As the fire continued to burn, multiple lanes of U.S. 321 were temporarily closed to ensure the safety of the emergency personnel and to facilitate their efforts in extinguishing the flames. Fortunately, authorities have confirmed that no injuries have been reported in connection with the fire, and the situation has reportedly been contained to the business premises.
As of approximately 10:15 a.m., officials had not yet provided an estimate for how long it would take to extinguish the fire or when the affected lanes would be reopened to traffic. In light of the situation, Lexington County officials are advising drivers to be patient and to seek alternate routes wherever possible to avoid congestion and further complications.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire, but details remain limited. The investigation will aim to determine any contributing factors leading up to the incident.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The community is urged to stay informed and adhere to any further instructions from local authorities as they continue to manage the situation.
Lexington County residents can expect further communications regarding the response and recovery efforts. For now, the focus remains on ensuring the fire is fully extinguished and that the area is safe for both emergency crews and the public.
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Additional Resources
- The State
- Wikipedia: Fire
- Cola Daily
- Google Search: Lexington SC fire
- Columbia Business Report
- Google Scholar: Lexington SC emergency response
- Lexington County Sheriff
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Fire Investigation
- Greenville Business Magazine
- Google News: Lexington South Carolina
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