Fire Investigation Continues After Downtown Columbia's McNally's Pub Catches Fire

No injuries reported as kitchen fire causes heavy damage to McNally's

A second alarm was issued for additional fire crews because of McNally's proximity to other downtown businesses.

Fire investigation continues after downtown Columbia's McNally's pub catches fire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sections of some downtown Columbia were closed Tuesday morning after a fire occurred at McNally's Irish Pub. ABC 17 News saw smoke visible from N Sixth Street in Columbia just before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. A Boone County Joint Communications notification was sent out at 9:18 a.m. alerting about Broadway at Sixth Street

Former McNally's employee describes impact of the Irish pub after fire

The fire at McNally's Irish Pub is still actively under investigation, according to the Columbia Fire Department. McNally's is attached to Wise Guys Pizza and under the same ownership, and employees described the environment of the business is described as like a family.

UPDATE: Columbia firefighters still investigating what caused Tuesday's fire at popular downtown pub

Columbia firefighters say Tuesday morning’s fire at a popular downtown pub caused heavy damage to the building. Smoke was seen coming from the top of the popular McNally’s pub in downtown Columbia (July 1, 2025 photo courtesy of Columbia Fire Department spokeswoman Katherine Rodriguez) 41 Columbia Fire Department (CFD) personnel responded to the fire at McNally’s Pub, which is on North Sixth in the heart of downtown. The fire started at about 9 …