BLAIR, Wis. (WKBT) — Crews responded to a fire at Blair’s Dollar General store Wednesday morning.
According to Blair Police Chief Kent Johnson, crews were called before 7:00 a.m. to the store located at 314 West Broadway Street. The store manager was opening up when he heard a noise, observed a fire and called 9-1-1, Johnson said.
Crews have extinguished the fire, which caused some structural damage to the building and rendered the merchandise inside a total loss. No injuries have been reported.
As a result of the fire, the store will be closed for weeks as cleanup efforts get underway, according to Johnson.
At this time no foul play is suspected. An investigation is underway with the state fire marshal.
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