Major stores reopened on Monday evening after the Bentons Square fire destroyed a butcher’s shop and damaged neighbouring businesses.
The Bentons Square fire prompted the closure of the Dunns Road centre on Monday 26 October. Major stores resumed trading when the centre reopened at 5.30pm, according to a centre management update reported by RPP FM.
Bentons Square Fire Damages Three Businesses
Emergency crews were called at 12.31am and brought the blaze under control within 20 minutes.
RPP FM reported that the fire was believed to have started at Lindens Meats, which was destroyed. The Pantry House café and Top Pho were also damaged.
The cause had not been determined at the time of the report.
Major Stores Resume Trading
While the centre has reopened, the RPP FM update did not specify reopening dates for the damaged businesses.
Affected traders face stock losses and uncertainty over when they can resume operating.
Original reporting: Brendon Telfer, RPP FM.
