Pittsburg Businesses Destroyed by Fire

PITTSBURG — An early morning fire has destroyed two businesses in Pittsburg Sunday. It happened around 4:00 just off of Highway 11 in the historic part of Pittsburg. Pittsburg Fire Chief, Carl Cravey, told KETK, they got the call that one of the downtown businesses was on fire. Upon arrival, they found The Computer Emporium engulfed in flames. The fire had progressed into the attic area and caught another business, Nora’s Salon, on fire. The fire was under control by 8:00 a.m. Both businesses were destroyed and surrounding businesses received some smoke damage. Pittsburg Police said that because of the structural damage, the sidewalks in front and behind the destroyed businesses will be closed. The cause of the fire is under investigation.