Firefighters were able to prevent a building from burning down at 3237 Brainerd Road this morning.
The fire was located in the basement of the two-story building. The firefighters were able to put out the flames, which caused $17,000 in damage, in 20 minutes.
The building has a business on the first floor and apartments on the second floor, while sharing a wall with Mr. Happy’s Soul Food Restaurant.
With all the fire apparatus and related vehicles on the scene, Brainerd Road was completely closed from Seminole Drive to Rosemont Drive. It was re-opened early this afternoon.
No injuries were reported.
It is not known how many other residents might have been affected by this fire. The lead fire investigator says the cause of the fire appears to be accidental, though what exactly sparked the blaze remains undetermined.