Crews responded to a fire at a vacant building in DeLand on Monday morning. 

  • Fire sweeps through vacant business in DeLand
  • Firefighters from Volusia County, DeLand responded
  • No injuries; fire under investigation

According to officials, firefighters from Volusia County and DeLand responded to the empty building on Woodland Boulevard near Melody Lane just after 4 a.m. 

Firefighters said the flames started in a crawl space underneath the building's floors. Officials said the business was formerly a type of internet gambling hall.

Crews brought the flames under control quickly. However, the area remained smoky. 

There were no injuries reported. 

Officials are investigating the fire.