January 4 – The New Beginnings Thrift Store located at the 15500 block of 6th St. in Old Town Victorville, was destroyed by fire Tuesday evening. Firefighters battled the 2nd alarm fire and conducted a cursory search for occupants. Shortly after, firefighters had to exit the building as the fire had already spread into the attic and the roof was beginning to collapse. It is unknown if the business was in active operation, as windows and doors were boarded up on the side and to the rear of the building. The cause remains under investigation.

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