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Arkadelphia funeral home burns in late-night fire, director searching for satellite location

In Arkadelphia, a funeral home is searching for a satellite location after an overnight fire.

In Arkadelphia, a funeral home is searching for a satellite location after an overnight fire. 

Arkadelphia firefighters were called to the Williams Funeral Home on Caddo Street at 3:15 this morning. Flames were coming out of the second story windows, where the funeral home director lived.

Firefighters said they put it out quickly and contained all the damage to the second floor. 

Still, the funeral director said that the building is currently inoperable. The funeral home has a second location in Camden, so it's still open and operating. 

The director said he's thankful for all the community support he's received, but he's not sure if he will rebuild or look for a new location. The building was built in the 50s and the insurance adjuster hasn't confirmed any estimates. 

The location in Camden is called "Williams Funeral Home on Van Buren." There is another Williams Funeral Home there, but it's not associated.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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