STATESVILLE, N.C. — Firefighters are working to determine what caused a massive fire at an Iredell County store late Tuesday night.
The fire started around 9 p.m. at Crazy David’s Discount Variety Store along Sheldon Avenue in Statesville.
Statesville Firefighters are still at the scene this morning of a structure fire at 1521 Shelton Ave. The fire is out,...
Posted by City of Statesville on Wednesday, March 10, 2021
When firefighters got to the area, heavy smoke was coming from the business and flames were shooting from the roof and windows.
Officials said it took firefighters more than four hours to get the blaze under control. Crews from Troutman and nearby volunteer departments were called to help the Statesville Fire Department.
There were no injuries and no one was inside the business at the time of the fire.
We cannot stress enough the importance of staying away from the Shelton Ave. area where a commercial building is on fire at 1521 Shelton Ave. Shelton Ave. is closed at this time.
Posted by City of Statesville on Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Statesville Fire Chief Andy Weatherman said several fire trucks as well as utility poles and lines in the area were damaged because of the extreme heat of the blaze.
Authorities said crews were still on scene Wednesday morning to make sure the fire did not flame back up and Shelton Avenue was blocked off.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
No other information has been released.
This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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