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Fire damages several businesses at strip mall on Euclid Avenue

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Posted at 6:32 AM, Dec 14, 2022
and last updated 2022-12-14 11:40:37-05

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- A fire damaged several businesses at a strip mall in San Diego’s Webster area on Wednesday, but no injuries were reported.

San Diego Fire-Rescue Department crews were called to the 1700 block of Euclid Avenue just after 4 a.m. after a report of flames coming from a business.

Crews arrived as the fire engulfed the Big-Cuts Barber Salon and began spreading to a next-door business.

Firefighters were able to stop the fire, but it appeared to have completely destroyed the barbershop and caused extensive damage to at least one other establishment.

SDFD officials tweeted crews were able to knock down the fire at around 6 a.m. Three businesses on the south side of the strip mall were saved, according to officials.

While the investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongoing, officials believe the fire may have started in a dumpster next to the building.

ABC 10News learned Euclid Avenue, between Federal Boulevard and Elm Street, was shut down due to the emergency response.