Ft. Smith Business Receives Fire Damage

At 6:28 p.m. Sunday, the Ft. Smith Fire Department responded to a call at Betsy's Antiques & Gifts at 615 Garrison Avenue.  According to Tery Graves, Battalion Chief, it was a small fire and was extinguished in approximately five minutes.  It began on the left side of the shop, at the bottom of a wall.

Graves said the business was not considered a total loss.  However, there was approximately $20,000 in damage to both the contents and the building.  While crews were putting out the fire, a block of Garrison Ave between 6th & 7th Streets was closed to traffic.

The fire possibly was electrical in nature.  It is under investigation.

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