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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth - Fire Department
602 West Second Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802
218-730-4400 •www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact Kelli Latuska,
Public Information Officer at 218-730-5309
DATE: 12/2/2018
SUBJECT: Sructure Fire
BY: Acting Assistant Chief Jamie Dawson

NATURE OF INCIDENT: Structure Fire
CASE NO.: 2018-00012314
INCIDENT DATE: 12/2/2018
INCIDENT TIME: 1237 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: 215 N Central AVE

At 1237 hours this afternoon, the Duluth Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Dollar Tree Store, 215 N Central AVE. Upon arrival, crews found light smoke coming from the roof. The store was being evacuated during our arrival. Crews made entry into the store and found fire in the storeroom in the back of the building.   Primary and secondary searches were completed, and the fire extinguished.

The fire activated the fire suppression system causing large amount of water damage.  Smoke and standing water was removed from the store.   Initial damage estimates are $15,000 for the structure, and $80,000 for contents.

There were no firefighter or civilian injuries. The store is closed until further notice.  The business next store, Greystar electronics had a small amount of water damage. The Fire Marshal's office is investigating as to origin and cause of the fire.

Fire companies from Headquarters Station, Lincoln Park Station, Spirit Valley Station, and Gary Station responded to the incident. Fire crews remained on scene for just over one hour. Duluth Police Department responded to assist with the investigation.

No further information is available at this point.