GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro police are investigating following a fire Sunday at the Family Dollar on East Cone Boulevard in Greensboro.
According to a spokesperson with Greensboro Fire, a call came in around 9:30 a.m.
When firefighters arrived, they found the store full of smoke and all the store employees outside.
Officials said firefighters found a fire in the sales area of the store.
Before Greensboro Fire got there, sprinklers were activated to help stop the fire from spreading.
A search was completed in the building and nearby areas.
Officials said 51 firefighters were dispatched and said damages are estimated at around $19,000.
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