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2 Hospitalized After Pataskala House Fire
Firefighters responded to a home on Columbia Road SW on Saturday evening.
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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Two people were hospitalized after a house fire in Pataskala, Ohio late Saturday afternoon, according to the West Licking Joint Fire District. Firefighters were called just after 5 p.m. to a home in the 4800 block of Columbia Road SW on a report of a working fire. One person was taken to Wexner Medical Center, and a firefighter was transported to Mount Carmel East, though their conditions are unknown at this time.
Why it matters
House fires can pose serious risks to public safety and require a coordinated emergency response. The incident in Pataskala highlights the importance of fire prevention and preparedness efforts in local communities.
The details
According to Chief Jack Treinish of the West Licking Joint Fire District, firefighters responded to the home on Columbia Road SW after receiving a report of a working fire. The cause and extent of the fire damage are still under investigation.
- Firefighters were called just after 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
The players
West Licking Joint Fire District
The fire department that responded to the incident in Pataskala.
Jack Treinish
The chief of the West Licking Joint Fire District who provided details about the incident.
What’s next
The fire remains under investigation by the West Licking Joint Fire District to determine the cause and origin.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the importance of fire safety and the need for effective emergency response procedures in local communities to protect public well-being.
