Fire damages St. Armands boutique

A fire damaged a clothing shop on St. Armands Circle Thursday, the Sarasota County Fire Department said.

Fire crews from Sarasota County and Longboat Key fire departments responded to the fire at Rochelle's Boutique, in the 300 block of the circle, according to Tina Adams, a spokeswoman from the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department.

The two-alarm fire was reported about 11:40 a.m., according to Sarasota County spokeswoman Genevieve Judge.

Image courtesy of Janine Nunnery

Janine Nunnery, who works in a neighboring shop, said she noticed flames at about 11:45 and told the Observer flames were visible for about 20 minutes before fire crews were able to get the fire under control.

No injuries have been reported, Judge said.

St. Armands Circle is closed while crews remain on scene. Side roadways around the circle remain open, Adams said.