Work Underway to Restore Building Destroyed in Columbus Market Fire

Construction is underway to replace a building that was destroyed in a fire at the Columbus Farmers Market in November, the Burlington County Times reports.

Building 4 was destroyed in the fire, with buildings 3 and 5 suffering water and smoke damage, according to the report.

Investigators previously said they believe the electrical short that may have caused the fire took place in Building 4.

Work on Building 4 will include a larger food court and more stores, according to the report.

No one was injured in the Tuesday afternoon fire, which lead to the market being closed for eight days. It was open in time for Thanksgiving, according to the report.

The market, which is open Thursday-Sunday, has been devastated by fire twice before, in 1968 and 1972, according to the farmers market’s website.

The market sits on 200 acres and includes indoor pavilion stores, an all-weather outdoor flea market, a self-storage facility and antique mall.

Read more at burlingtoncountytimes.com.