At 2:58 a.m. on September 17th, EZ Mart liquor store located on the corner of a strip mall, caught fire. Upon arrival of firefighters, the business was fully involved. Flames quickly spread through the common attic to three other adjacent businesses. Shortly after, the roof of the facility collapsed.

Approximately 60 firefighters from San Bernardino County, Colton & Rialto Fire, along with Riverside County Fire were able to keep the fire from spreading to an adjacent trailer park, bringing the fire under control in about 1 ½ hours.

All four business, the EZ Mart Liquor Store, a florist shop (not yet open for business), G.T. Hair & Nail Salon, and A-1 Drycleaners, were a complete loss.

All business were closed at the time of the Incident. One firefighter sustained a minor leg injury and was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he was treated and released.

San Bernardino County Fire Investigators along with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the incident.
 

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