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Burlington, NC – Sprinkler system activated for fire involving two businesses; No injuries reported

Two Tucker Street businesses were affected by fire early Thursday morning, April 11.

At 5:09 a.m., the Burlington Fire Department responded to 413 Tucker St., where Haand Pottery and TS Designs operate. The sprinkler system activated, and personnel contained the fire due to an isolated area. The fire was under control in about 20 minutes.

No one was in the building during the fire and no injuries were reported.

The businesses expect to reopen within a few days, once electricity and water are restored.

“We feel very fortunate. The fire department did a fantastic job,” said Chris Pence, Haand Pottery co-owner.

The fire damaged a small area of the floor inside Haand Pottery, but didn’t threaten the building’s safety or structure, Pence said.

Eric Henry, president of TS Designs, said most of the damage was water-related. He expected the company’s dye facility to be up and running some time next week.

The fire department estimated damages at about $25,000 to the structure and $125,000 to the contents. The cause of the fire was still under investigation Thursday.

Burlington police, Alamance County EMS and Duke Energy responded to the fire as well.