Wright told Journal-News the fire appeared to originate inside the building, and no one was injured.
There is an active investigation into the fire’s cause, according to Wright.
Lester’s Rock N Roll Shop is owned by Chris Lester, who moved it there when it expanded in 2019. The building once housed the Music Central shop during the 1980s.
The shop specializes in new and vintage LPs, compact discs, cassette and 8-track tapes as well as guitar sales, repairs and lessons along with skateboards.
Josh Elswick, a local musician and bartender at West Central Wine, along with others musicians will be holding a “jam marathon” 2 p.m. Friday to raise money for Lester.
Elswick told Journal-News he isn’t close friends with Lester, but the shop owner has helped him out over the years.
He said the fire was “devastating.”
The benefit will be at West Central Wine at 1120 Central Ave.
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