Fire breaks out at former S&S Mini Mart in Somers; building is currently vacant & on the market

SOMERS (WITI) -- Somers Fire & Rescue officials on Saturday night, July 26th responded to a fire at the former S&S Mini Mart -- in the 9700 block of Burlington Road.

The fire broke out shortly before midnight.

Somers Fire & Rescue officials were dispatched for a report of a roof on fire at the former S&S Mini Mart, which is currently vacant and on the market.

As crews arrived on scene, flames were visible behind the business sign above the main entrance.

Smoke was visible coming from the three sides of the roof.

Fire crews cut holes into the roof, and found charring extending into several roof beams and front eaves.

Fire officials say structural damage is contained to the front roof, the eaves and the signage.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. Fire crews are looking into the possibility the fire was electrical in nature.

An estimated damage total is not available at this time. We're told there is fire damage to the roof area, and water and smoke damage to the interior of the building.

No one was injured.

Crews cleared the scene by 2:00 a.m. Sunday.