A midnight fire tore through a shopping center on Sunnyvale Street in East Oak Cliff yesterday, damaging several storefronts but sparing the neighborhood any injuries. Fire crews quickly called in extra manpower and had the blaze under control in short order.
Dallas firefighters were dispatched to the center around midnight and requested additional support before finally knocking down the flames. Multiple businesses took on heavy smoke and water damage, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to FOX 4 News.
Damage And Disruption For Small Shops
Photos from the scene showed smoke-stained storefronts and standing water from firefighting efforts. The affected shops were expected to be closed this morning for cleanup. Even when a blaze is contained fast, the lingering smoke and soaked interiors can mean days of repairs and forced shutdowns that hit small neighborhood merchants right in the bottom line.
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