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Fire strikes tribal garage in Lac du Flambeau

Fire at the LDF Tribal garage
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Fire at the LDF Tribal garage

Updated 2:23 p.m.: The Lac du Flambeau Tribal Garage is a total loss following a fire Wednesday morning.

No injuries have been reported.

The Lac du Flambeau Tribe says the fire started just before 7:00 a.m. It was put out later that morning.

Eight fire departments were called in to assist as the fire went to the 4th alarm level on a MABAS incident.

Various EMS, law enforcement, and emergency management also responded.

The Tribe says it will provide more information as it becomes available.


Original post: A fire has struck the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Garage.

The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa announced in a Facebook post around 7:00 a.m. Wednesday that no injuries had been reported.

A video put up by a commenter on the post showed flames rising from the building and a large amount of fire equipment on the scene.

The tribe promised to update the public as soon as more information is known.

They asked this morning that people avoid Industrial Road while the firefighting effort is underway.

John Burton is the WXPR Morning Edition Host.
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