Fire Damages 4 Businesses at Palo Alto Strip Mall

A fire erupted overnight Thursday at a strip mall in Palo Alto, damaging at least four businesses, according to fire officials.

At about 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, fire crews responded to Middlefield Road and Loma Verde Avenue on reports of a structure fire. Upon arrival, they found heavy flames coming from a strip mall.

Four businesses were damaged by flames or smoke, including AJ’s Cleaners, Philz Coffee, Bill’s Cafe and a liquor store.

Fire officials indicated the fire likely sparked at AJ’s Cleaners, which was temporarily closed, according to its website.

“Units arrived and found heavy flames coming from the dry cleaners building,” Palo Alto fire Capt. Kevin McNally said.

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