WFSB Channel 3Southbury plaza rebuilds after devastating fire

Southbury plaza rebuilds after devastating fire

The smell of fresh paint and plastic wrapped furniture are welcome signs at the Southbury Commons. 

For Perry Kest, it's not just a new building, it's a new start.  

One year ago, a fire ripped through the plaza destroying 16 businesses, which had to work out of trailers or relocate.

Now, almost all of the businesses have come back, including Jason's Salon whose owner, Jason Cuda, spent the last year renting space at another salon. 

While arson is the suspected cause of this fire, Kest is still waiting for the official word.

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