BEMIDJI 鈥� Local business Latitude 218, as well as an attached house, have suffered significant damage after a fire broke out early Sunday morning in Bemidji.
According to a release from Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood, at 3:53 a.m. on Sunday, May 4, firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at Latitude 218 along the 6600 block of Bemidji Ave. N.
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Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a two-story building with heavy smoke showing from the upstairs occupancy. Residents were outside the home and no flames were visible from the exterior, the release said.
An occupant of the home informed the crew that the fire was in the lower part of the building. Fire crews deployed a 1 3/4-inch attack line to begin extinguishing the fire found in the basement, the release said. As more crews arrived, additional lines were deployed to support the firefighting efforts.
A total of 21 firefighters and eight pieces of equipment were on the scene for approximately seven hours. The business, home and contents suffered significant damage, but no injuries were reported.
The fire is currently under investigation, though it appears accidental, the release noted.
The Bemidji Ambulance Service, Bemidji Police Department, Minnesota State Fire Marshal鈥檚 Office, American Red Cross and Ottertail Power Company assisted the Bemidji Fire Department at the scene.
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