Hokes Bluff, Ballplay Bend, Glencoe, and Gadsden fire departments responded to a large structure fire Friday night, along with other surrounding departments. The Centre and Mt. Weisner Fire Departments were also called to assist from Cherokee County.

The structure, located on Centre Road near Mays Crossroad, had been a grocery store and antique store in the past.

Gadsden Fire responded with three vehicles, including a ladder truck.

The building suffered heavy damage or total loss from the blaze. No injuries were reported.

Traffic was redirected from the area for hours Friday night, and first responders cautioned people served by Ford’s Valley Water Cooperative that they might experience low water pressure as a result of the fire.

Information from The Gadsden Times