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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: 10/9/2018
SUBJECT: Structure Fire
BY: Acting Assistant Fire Chief, Mark Herman

NATURE OF INCIDENT: Structure Fire
CASE NO.: 18010401
INCIDENT DATE: 10/9/2018
INCIDENT TIME: 5:52 AM
INCIDENT LOCATION: 1918 London Rd.

At 05:52 hours today, the Duluth Fire Department responded to a report of an early morning structure fire at 1918 London Rd., which is occupied by the Beijing Restaurant (formerly Pizza Hut).  Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke coming from the roof.  Crews gained entry and quickly knocked down the fire which had engulfed the first floor.  Fire did not extend into the attic space.  The building was unoccupied at the time of the fire.  There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. 

Fire loss is extensive.  Initial damage estimates are $100,000  for the structure and $50,000 for contents.

The Duluth Fire Marshal's office is investigating as to origin and cause of the fire.  Fire companies from, Headquarters Station , UMD Station , Lakeside Station , and Woodland Station responded to the fire.

No further information is available at this point. Any further questions should be directed to the Fire Marshal’s office.