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Brookhaven Firefighter Fred Kees switches out an air bottle as men battle a structure fire at The Drury House. (Hunter Cloud | The Daily Leader)

BROOKHAVEN — A local business and historic home was damaged by fire Monday.

Brookhaven Fire Chief Jeff Ainsworth confirmed the fire was at The Drury House on Drury Street. Firefighters worked for several hours to put the fire out as it spread in the walls. Initially, three rooms were engulfed in flames when Brookhaven Fire Department made its interior attack.

Business owner Joanna Busby said thankfully no one was in the building at the time of the fire. Her AirBnB guests checked out Sunday. The Drury House served as both a bed and breakfast and event venue and was previously a vendors gallery. Busby opened the business officially in April 2023 but started a process of renovation in January 2023 along with her husband Stuart Busby.

One firefighter was taken to the hospital but was later released.

Firefighters continued to work the scene and putting out hotspots well after 12:15 p.m. There appears to be extensive damage.

The Daily Leader will continue to provide updates on The Drury House as they become available.

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