Firefighters battling ‘large blaze’ in Savannah

Savannah firefighters are battling a large fire that broke out Tuesday morning near a popular antique marketplace.

According to Chatham Emergency Services, the fire is in the 8500 block of Ferguson Avenue near Sandfly Marketplace.

The fire broke out about 6 a.m., and a police officer on scene told WJCL several businesses are on fire, including the old J.C. Lewis furniture store, What’s For Dinner and Non-stop Fitness.

Large fire on Ferguson Avenue south of Sandfly. Please avoid the area as Ferguson Avenue is closed.
Posted by Chatham Emergency Services on Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Traffic is blocked along Ferguson Avenue between Skidaway Road and Beechwood Avenue.

Officials are warning drivers to avoid the area. Ferguson Avenue is currently closed.

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