Firefighters rushed to the scene on Tuesday morning to battle a fire that ignited inside a convenience store in Marion County.
At 5:31 a.m., multiple Marion County Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the Anthony Food Mart located at 9720 NE 21st Avenue in Anthony in reference to an alarm, according to an MCFR social media post.
A Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrived on scene and reported that flames and smoke were visible from inside the 1,800 square-foot convenience store.
At 5:37 a.m., MCFR’s Battalion Chief 1 arrived on scene, established command, and directed incoming units to their assignments. MCFR’s Anthony Engine Company #1 was next to arrive on scene, and crew members deployed attack lines and forced entry through the front doors of the convenience store.
Multiple additional MCFR units from Sparr Station #19, Lowell Station #11, Command Officers, and Support 1 arrived on scene to assist with combating the fire.
Shortly before 5:45 a.m., the fire was called under control.
There were no injuries reported to civilians or firefighters.
The MCFR Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating the origin and cause of the fire.