BROCKTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Fierce flames tore through a Brockton market early Thursday morning, leaving behind a charred building.
Firefighters responding to a reported fire at Rice’s Market on North Main Street around 4:30 a.m. found heavy flames and smoke coming from the building.
The owner of the market, Orlando Andrade, said he was shocked to see his store destroyed.
“It’s devastating,” he said. “I don’t know what could have caused this. I’ve been here since 1997; I’ve never had any issues with fire.”
There were no reported injuries
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.
(Copyright (c) 2024 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)