NEWBERRY – A fire has destroyed at least two businesses on the square in Newberry. The fire broke out after 2 this morning. The fire was spotted by Friendly firefighter who were headed to their station after being called to a barn fire in Bush River. The Gentlemen's Corner and Edwards Jones businesses appears to be totally destroyed by the fire.

Gas and electricity have been shut off to all businesses in the block between College and Caldwell streets at Main Street. Firefighters are working to determine if other businesses have damages. A host of firefighters from around the county were called to the scene. Also the ladder truck owned by the city and county was on the scene and the Joanna Fire Department's large ladder truck was also called in.