Mount Gilead and Cardington Fire Departments responded to a blaze originating at 16 1/2 North Main Street in the apartments located on the Cornernstone Cafe block in downtown Mount Gilead earlier this morning.

Preliminary reports indicate the fire started as a result of an electrical malfunction in the building at approximately 10:05 a.m. The Mount Gilead Police Department is investigating the blaze. No further information is available.

Zach Jones | The Star Mount Gilead and Cardington Fire Departments respond to a blaze that originated in the apartments above the Cornerstone Cafe in downtown Mount Gilead.
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2016/01/web1_IMG_63165.jpgZach Jones | The Star Mount Gilead and Cardington Fire Departments respond to a blaze that originated in the apartments above the Cornerstone Cafe in downtown Mount Gilead.

Zach Jones | The Star Preliminary reports indicate the fire started as a result of an electrical malfunction in the building at approximately 10:30 a.m. Check back for further details.
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2016/01/web1_IMG_63195.jpgZach Jones | The Star Preliminary reports indicate the fire started as a result of an electrical malfunction in the building at approximately 10:30 a.m. Check back for further details.

By Zach Jones

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