CARROLLTON, Ky. (WDRB) -- At least three businesses suffered damage when a historic building caught fire in Carrollton.

According to Carrollton Fire Chief Mike Terrell, the fire started in a small back building near the historic Siersdofers Building in downtown Carrollton around 3:30 p.m. Monday. Fire crews were sent to the scene and thought they completely extinguished the fire.

But Terrell said it caught fire again around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. At the time of this writing, crews are still on the scene. 

"Like I said, we thought it was out," Terrell said when asked if it was normal for fire crews to leave in that situation. "We were here for several hours after we thought it was out. No problems.”

Mayor Dwight Louden said the Siersdofers Building was built in 1891. At least three different businesses have been damaged. Maguana's Unique Gifts and Decor and Artful Gifts Etc. have both lost everything, according to Louden.

"Thank you so much for your support, and we know your prayers are with us," said Dinah Marshall, the owner of Artful Gifts. "Things can be replaced."

Sweet and Savory Blessings has minimal damage and crews are hoping to save that structure.

This small community is rallying to help rebuild, embracing those who lost and supporting those working to prevent more loss.

"It's tough on the firefighters, all the crews," said retired firefighter and Carrollton resident Rob Adams. "We've lost two anchor businesses of downtown."

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