A small fire was quickly extinguished, but smoke filled the Dollar General in Donegal Township on Monday.

Katie Ellison, Dollar General spokesperson, said the store on Chicora Road southeast of the borough was closed for a remodel at the time of the fire.

She did not confirm reports that the store was evacuated due to smoke in the interior and Cody Craig, Chicora Volunteer Fire Company chief, was not available for comment early Monday evening.

“We are thankful all employees exited the building safely and were not harmed,” Ellison said via email. “We continue to work collaboratively with local authorities and the fire marshal on their review of what may have caused the fire.”

The store will transition from a Dollar General to a DG Market in the remodel.

Ellison said the store will reopen on Thursday.

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