Target Store in Oxford Closes After Catching Fire

Target store in Oxford closes after catching fire

OXFORD, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Target store in Oxford is expected to be closed for a few days after it suffered minor fire and water damage Monday. According to the Oxford Fire Department, a cooler at the store's front caught fire. Two sprinklers sprayed water and held the fire in check until firefighters arrived. Employees led the store's evacuation. State agencies worry about program funding as government shutdown approaches week 3 The OFD s…

Target store temporarily closed after cooler fire triggers sprinklers

A small fire at the Target store on Oxford Exchange Boulevard prompted an emergency response Monday afternoon and has temporarily closed the location, according to a news release from city officials.