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Fire breaks out early morning on Franklin Road, impacts Roanoke Exchange, other nearby businesses

Published: January 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM

A fire erupted just before 3:45 a.m. at a strip mall on Franklin Road on Friday, disrupting nearby businesses, including Roanoke Exchange.

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