OCALA, Fla. – Ocala Fire Rescue was called to a fire in Ocala's Historic District on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
The fire happened at the Soul Essentials of Ocala boutique on 805 East Fort King St.
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The boutique's website describes the store as a "unique gift store."
When firefighters arrived at 2:21 p.m. flames were coming from the font, second floor and window, officials said.
The boutique which also serves as the owners home, informed rescuers her cat maybe inside the building.
Upon the search they were able to find that the building was empty and crews focused on the attic on the second floor that sustained damage.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Firefighters put out all of the hot spots and the fire was not called under control until 3:54 p.m., authorities said.