Malfunctioning air conditioner sparks Columbus apartment fire

No one was injured in the Saturday night fire near 26th Avenue and 12th Street.

September 29, 2026Updated: September 29, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Malfunctioning air conditioner sparks Columbus apartment fire

Photo courtesyColumbus Fire Department

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