After 40 years in business, fire destroys appliance store

Sunday, July 31, 2016
WEST CREEK, N.J. (WPVI) -- A business that has been in operation in Ocean County, New Jersey, for nearly 40 years was destroyed by a fire.

The fire started just before 5 p.m. Saturday at Anchor Appliances, located in the 400 block of Main Street in West Creek, New Jersey.
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Upon arrival, crews reported heavy fire showing from the building.

The fire went to three alarms before being brought under control, several hours later.
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No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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