Business Fire Leaves Road Blocked and Questions Unanswered in Salina

A small business in Salina faced a rough afternoon when flames tore through its space on Saturday. Around 2:40 p. m. , smoke billowed from Budget Signs on New Court Avenue, prompting rapid response from local firefighters. The fire hit hard—crews had to rip open the back of the building just to reach the flames. They also cut a hole in the roof to release trapped heat, a move that stopped the blaze from spreading further in about half an hour.Inside the business, the damage was severe. Everything was soaked and charred by the time firefighters controlled the fire. Nearby roads shut down for over an hour while firefighters from five different towns raced to the scene. Though no one got hurt, the fire left New Court Avenue closed between two streets, turning a normal Saturday into a traffic headache. The big mystery still stands: what caused the fire? Investigators haven’t shared any clues yet. Without knowing the spark behind the destruction, locals are left wondering how similar accidents could be prevented next time.