[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Early Morning Fire at Loop 70 Plaza Damages Several Local Businesses

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Early Morning Fire at Loop 70 Plaza Damages Several Local Businesses

COLUMBIA, MO (April 1, 2012) - For Immediate Release:

Early Morning Fire at Loop 70 Plaza Damages Several Local Businesses

 

Columbia Fire Fighters were called at 04:45 am on Friday, April 1, 2012, to 106 Business Loop 70 West Loop 70 Plaza, for a reported commercial structure fire. While en-route crews were informed there was smoke coming from the Oreilly Store located on the North end of the Plaza.

 

Upon their arrival, at 04:52, crews reported heavy smoke and fire from the building. A second Alarm was requested at 05:00. As more crews arrived on the scene the fire continued to move south through the buildings. The Columbia Fire Department had 11 apparatus and approximately 35 people on the scene battling the blaze. At the time of this release, 09:50, the fire is still not under control.

 

The businesses directly affected by the fire are Oreilly Auto Parts, Adams Barber Shop @ 108, Sami Beauty Supply, Hong Kong Restaurant, and Dollar General.

 

More information will follow as it becomes available.

 

 

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