WORTHINGTON, Ohio ( WCMH ) – A massive overnight fire has destroyed a Worthington business and damaged neighboring properties.
The Worthington Fire Department was called to Rodos Greek Taverna on State Route 161 West Dublin Granville Road, near the Linworth Road intersection. The three-alarm blaze destroyed the restaurant and damaged neighboring businesses, including a florist and and salon spa, located adjacent on either side of the restaurant in the small shopping plaza.
Several units were called to assist Worthington Fire, which remains at the scene to investigate the cause of the blaze, which occurred at around 11:45 p.m. Thursday night, hours after all employees had left for the evening. No injuries were reported.
The fire was later downgraded to a two-alarm fire once crews contained the damage, which was concentrated to the eastern half of the building. State Route 161 was closed in both directions between Linworth Rd. and Flora Villa Drive for several hours…