Columbia’s Golden Corral catches fire

Columbia firefighters say the New Year’s Eve blaze at the Golden Corral caused $250,000 in damage to the restaurant (December 31, 2022 photo courtesy of Columbia Fire Department)

Columbia’s Golden Corral restaurant on Clark lane remains closed this morning, after that weekend blaze that caused heavy roof damage.

Columbia fire chief Clayton Farr Jr. tells 939 the Eagle that the fire remains under investigation. Firefighters say the New Year’s Eve fire originated from inside the restaurant. Damage is estimated aty $250,000.

No injuries are reported.