01-03-2025
Fire at Noble Street building under investigation
A Friday morning fire at an older commercial building on Noble Street sent thick smoke billowing across the city as firefighters worked to contain the flames.
Anniston Fire Chief Jeff Waldrep said the department received the call at 7:57 a.m. and responded with Ladder One and four additional engines. Crews worked to prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent structures while Anniston police blocked off Noble Street to assist emergency responders.
The fire heavily damaged the front portion of the building at 303 Noble Street. The fire's origin and cause are under investigation by Anniston Fire Marshal Jason Brown.
Waldrep said it was unclear whether the building was occupied, but it did have electrical service running to it. No injuries were reported.
Photo gallery: Friday morning fire at 303 Noble Street
Photos: Anniston Fire Department responded to a call at 7:57 a.m. Friday at 303 S. Noble Street. According to Fire Chief Jeff Waldrep, there have been no reports of injuries. Cause is unknown pending an investigation. At 9 a.m., fire crews were still on the scene to extinguish the still smoldering building. Traffic is being rerouted on South Noble Street, blocked at Fourth Street.
According to The Anniston Star archives, the building was home to Noble Street Motors in 1955 and later housed Robinson Tire Service in 1972.
Authorities have not released an estimated damage cost or timeline for the investigation.
