1:00 p.m. UPDATE:
The business lost an estimated $1 million in inventory, according to fire officials. Attempts to reach a business manager for Moore Supply Co. have been unsuccessful so far.
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Numerous firefighters are working through the night trying to put out the remnants of a fiery blaze that began more than two hours ago on Duncan Street, officials said.
Kenneth Hedges, spokesman for Denton Fire Department, said It was about 10:30 p.m. Thursday when the department received a call reporting flames seen at an area business that he said is now a “complete and total loss.”
Upon arrival to Moore Supply Company on Duncan Street, crews reported flames seen from the eaves of the roof to the estimated 10,000-square-foot office showroom and warehouse. Within 15-20 minutes, a second alarm was called, Hedges said.
“We had to go into a defensive attack,” he said. “The fire quickly spread.”
Moore Supply Company is a top distributor of premier plumbing products as well as pipe valves and fittings from the best manufacturers for residential, commercial and industrial construction, according to the company’s website.
Hedges said the 2-alarm fire had numerous plastics and chemicals burning, and even some propane bottles were popping off inside.
Around 12:40 a.m. Friday, Hedges said fire was still smoldering, but the flames were out.
The entire fleet from Denton Fire was on scene, he said, in addition to a ladder truck from Carrollton and an engine from Lewisville.
Mutual aid from other agencies are working their calls throughout the overnight hours while Denton crews stay on scene in the below freezing tempatures.
Dallas Drive in both directions was closed to run a line, Hedges said, but he expects most all area roads to be open in time for the morning commute. Duncan Street, officials said, could still be closed.
“Crews will be here working through the night and into the morning putting everything out and working on overhaul,” Hedges said. “Nothing is salvagable.”
— Megan Gray-Hatfield