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Fire at vacant feed/hardware store

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Fire destroys vacant feed & hardware store

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June 16, 2009 8:00 AM

Scott Lawrence

A fire has destroyed a vacant feed and hardware store in Port Acres.

The fire was reported at about 4 a.m. at 5991 Jade Avenue near 59th Street in Port Acres.

Battalion Chief Gary Sewell tells KFDM News there were no utilities connected to the old feed and hardware store building, which had been vacant for a number of years.

"The fire was fairly well involved and part of the roof was starting to collapse when firefighters first arrived," Sewell told KFDM News.

Sewell says there was some wood stored in the building, which was about 350 to 400 feet long.

Firefighters remained at the scene putting out hot spots Tuesday morning.

Investigators haven't ruled on the cause.

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kissepoo

6:34 PM on June 16, 2009

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This was my Dad's feed store until a few years ago. How sad. There were so many jokes told in that building, and even more "deals" made! People in the area will know it as "Percy's". I am grateful to be able to view the photos of this damage on kfdm.com, as I am no longer in the area. However, I am deeply saddened at the emptiness that remains. I will, forever, have the memories of all of the "hustle and bustle" that occupied that area for many years. . .

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queenstefr

8:14 PM on June 16, 2009

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The feedstore was well known to those who lived and passed through Port Acres. It was previously owned by Percy Villemez as well as his gas station and wonderful Percy's Cafe. Percy's presence was huge in Port Acres because he did so much for the community. He is greatly missed. I can only imagine his sorrow as he watches over us from heaven. I will always cherish my childhood memories.