RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say an exterior sign fire at a Ballentine business was extinguished without causing significant damage on Sunday. But a business spokesperson said the salon may be closed for some time.
Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins said fire crews were dispatched to the scene in the 2 p.m. hour. Crews were met with a burning sign in front of the Hair One salon in the shopping center at 1343 Dutch Fork Road.
Jenkins said the fire didn't extend into the business, and there were no injuries. Jenkins said no other businesses had to close due to the fire. However, fire officials said the salon did suffer fire, smoke and water damage.
Officials said the fire began in the roof barrier wall of the shopping center due to an electrical issue with the neon sign in front of the salon.
In a message to News19, Crystal Snelgrove with Hair One thanked firefighters for extinguishing the fire quickly.
"The fire didn't spread into the inside, but when putting out the flames on the roof, we suffered some pretty decent damage inside," Snelgrove said.
Snelgrove said the salon is still determining when it will reopen, which may take a few weeks.
"We want to thank all of our clients and the community for their support, and we will do everything possible to get back to serving you soon," she said.
