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Historic Friendly Corner destroyed by fire - American Press

Firefighters used 3,500 gallons of water per minute to combat the blaze, preventing spread despite strong winds and radiant heat threatening nearby historic structures.

The historic Friendly Corner in DeRidder was destroyed on Saturday in fire. The building is believed to have been the oldest building in Downtown DeRidder, leaving a missing piece in the heart of DeRidder today to many. According to the Beauregard Museum, a plaque on the front of the building said it was constructed by J.S. Roberts between 1844 to 1921; the exact construction date is unknown. City Fire Chief Ken Harlow said the DeRidder Fire Dep…

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Beauregard News broke the news in DeRidder, United States on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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