TALIHINA, Okla. (KFSM) -- The Talihina Fire Department responded to a building fire at around 2:30 a.m. this morning (Dec. 25).
Assistant Chief Scottie Russell said Valley Super Foods was on fire when crews arrived.
“The front glass had all been broken out and flames were all out the front. It was pretty much fully involved at that time," said Scottie Russell, Assistant Fire Chief of Talihina.
For over two hours, crews fought the fire and reduced the size of the flames.
“By the time daylight started to get here we were starting to get it knocked down pretty good,” said Russell.
“It’s been a big asset to the city of Talihina for many a years. A lot of kids used to work here in high school, it’s provided a lot to the community,” said Greg Bryant, firefighter and lived in Talihina for 33 years.
The loss of Valley Super Foods will make it impossible for people in Talihina to make a quick run to get their grocery needs.
“It was able to run down here and get a gallon of milk, some produce, a little bit a meat. Get what they needed right here and unfortunately it’s no longer going to be available,” said Russell.
The cause of the fire is unknown, but an investigation is being held at this time.
There are no reported injuries.
