Fire at Sota Lake Properties in Perham. (Dave Howey, Lakes 99.5)
Perham, MN – Early this morning, fire crews responded to a structure fire in downtown Perham.
Video captured by Dave Howey of Lakes 99.5 shows the blaze at Sota Lake Properties on Main Street. The fire is believed to have started around 4-4:30 a.m. Power was restored to downtown just before 6 a.m.
In their initial assessment, first responders say the building is a total loss. Howey says that while he was at the scene he was told to stay back, as cleaning chemicals may have been in the fumes.
Details are scarce at this time as this is a developing story. Stay tuned to KBRF News for updates.
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