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John R. Jones Citizen Reporter
March 03, 2021 - 00:00
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A collapsed ceiling as water spewed into the store was the scene at the Columbus Dollar General Feb. 18, a result of Winter Storm Uri’s damaging arrival to the area. Thousands of dollars in merchandise were destroyed by the water damage throughout the b
When the frozen water pipes exploded in the Columbus Dollar General store located at 1400 Walnut Street during Winter Storm Uri Feb. 18, the store and its contents were bathed.
City officials estimate the water spewed 24-36 hours before it was detected. The unprecedented Arctic freeze caused an unmetered pipe, which is designed for maximum water flow during a fire within a structure, to burst at a sprinkler head located in Dollar General’s store communications room.