Structure fire investigation underway in on South Railroad Ave. in Opelika

OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Opelika fire crews are investigating after battling a structure fire on South Railroad Avenue early Thursday morning.

At approximately 1:05 a.m., the Opelika Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a business on South Railroad Ave. The fire progressed and the Opelika Police Department established a perimeter around downtown.

According to officials, the business was closed and no one was inside of the establishment.

South 8th and 9th streets are reopened. Ave A and S Railroad Ave are still closed. These streets will remained closed until further notice.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

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