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Police: Crews battle structure fire causing traffic delays in Fort Smith

Officials said the cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

FORT SMITH, Ark. — A structure fire was reported in Downtown Fort Smith on Nov. 6 at around 2:30 a.m., according to the Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD). 

FSPD confirmed the building on fire is Bricktown Brewery, located at 318 Garrison Avenue.

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The fire resumed at around 7:20 a.m., prompting crews to return to the scene.

Garrison Avenue and 4th Street are closed at this time, and drivers are asked to avoid the area until the scene is cleared. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) assisted FSPD in diverting backed-up traffic off the Garrison Bridge eastbound at US-64 and US-64 D in Sequoyah County. FSPD requested OHP officials to divert traffic on the Oklahoma side onto the Dora Exit.

No injuries have been reported at this time, and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

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Credit: Anthony Yates
Bricktown Brewery

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