Little Rock Law Firm Building Catches Fire

LITTLE ROCK, AR - The Little Rock Fire Department is battling a blaze at a law firm office building near downtown.

The blaze broke out on the back-side of the Boyd Law Firm at 1317 Cantrell Road shortly after one o'clock.

The smoke from the fire could be seen from all over downtown.

Two people working inside were first alerted to the fire by its crackling sounds. They both got out safely.

Officials say the fire's cause appears to be accidental and that it started on the back porch.

The fire department says the structure that was at least 70 years old is a total loss with damage estimated at 300-thousand dollars.