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Firefighters respond to east Columbia house fire

A house fire in east Columbia causes about $120,000 in damage over the weekend.

Fire crews got to the scene of the blaze on Eastwood Circle, near the intersection of I-70 and Highway 63. The flames could be noticed from drivers on the highway. Firefighters contained the fire within 45 minutes.

The homeowners were not at home at the time, and no injuries were reported. Investigators say the fire started in an attached garage, and was accidental.