Ten Anaheim businesses were destroyed by a fire that broke out in a commercial complex early Wednesday morning, Aug. 14, authorities said.

At approximately 5:30 a.m., authorities responded to a blaze on the 1200 block of South State College Boulevard, near Ball Road.

“The building was fully engulfed,” Sgt. Matt Sutter said. “Unfortunately, all 10 businesses are lost.”

The businesses destroyed: a Subway, Tummy Stuffer, Taqueria El Poblano, Primo Tacos, Star Liquor, Ball Road Express (a Chinese restaurant), Purefine Kitchen&Bath, Sequential Bath, Los Angeles Vanity, and an adult entertainment venue, Sahara Theatre.

Firefighters responded to a commercial fire in the 1200 block of South State College Boulevard in Anaheim on Wednesday. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Firefighters responded to a business fire in the 1200 block of South State College Boulevard in Anaheim, CA on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

1 of 8

Firefighters responded to a commercial fire in the 1200 block of South State College Boulevard in Anaheim on Wednesday. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Expand

No one was in the building when the fire began, Sutter said.

At this time, it’s unclear where the fire started.

Crime and Public Safety |

Christopher Dorner’s gun turns up in robbery of $1 million watch in Beverly Hills, police say

Crime and Public Safety |

What to know about California’s earthquake early warning system, MyShake

Crime and Public Safety |

‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor’s friends, relatives push for clues to solve his LA murder

Crime and Public Safety |

5 years after violent raid of Irvine home, no charges for woman accused of funding it, feds say

Crime and Public Safety |