Roof collapses in fire at tire shop, grocery store building in DeKalb County

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A massive fire destroyed an auto repair shop and grocery store. Crews had to back off after part of the building collapsed.

The fire sparked early Wednesday morning on Rockbridge Road at the Beyo Auto Repair and Tire Shop and O&H Grocery Store. The businesses are located in the same building.

We’re working to learn what caused the fire and how the business will recover, on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m.

Channel 2 Action News This Morning starting at 4:30 a.m. showed you video of the moment the roof collapsed. Some debris from the grocery store sign landed on top of a firefighter, who was treated at the scene.

The fire appears to be out, but there is a large amount of smoke smoldering from the building. Crews stayed at the scene for hotspots.

Officials have not said what caused the fire, but said it started on the side of the grocery store.

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