VIDEO: Crews in Benton fought an early morning fire that led to damage at three businesses on Military Road.
Officials with the Benton Fire Department said the crews responded to the blaze that started at Young’s Jewelers around 5:25 a.m. after getting reports of smoke and visible flames coming from the building.
Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the store, though two other businesses, Bodiddle’s Wine & Spirits and Bodiddle’s Barber and Salon, suffered water and smoke damage.
Owner Carl West said that the jewelry store received the most damage, while the barber shop and liquor store were affected by the smoke. He added that all three are a total loss, but said he’s happy his employees are ok.