Public Safety

Outreach Thrift Store gutted by late-night fire; cause under investigation

Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to a large blaze at the Outreach Thrift Store on Northwest 6th Street and Northwest 23rd Avenue around 10:30 Tuesday night, leaving the building with scorched walls and fire line tape across its entrance. The store, which serves North Central Florida residents with affordable clothing and household items, was closed following the fire, and no injuries were reported. Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the blaze.

Sources: The Gainesville Sun · WCJB TV20