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Portion of U.S. Hwy 30 remains closed following bar fire in New Plymouth

Aftermath of Double Diamond fire in New Plymouth
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NEW PLYMOUTH, Idaho — A portion of U.S. Highway 30 is closed through downtown New Plymouth this morning, following a fire at the Double Diamond bar on Monday.

The New Plymouth Fire Protection District says the closure, which is between DJs Pilgrim Market and Valley Family Health, will stay in place until the threat of a building collapse is mitigated.

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The District anticipated the road could be reopened as soon as mid-day on Tuesday.

UPDATE | The New Plymouth Fire Protection District reported that Highway 30 might be temporarily closed on Wednesday as the front of the building will be demolished.

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The fire district asks that citizens respect the barricades, as there are still hazards present on the scene as well as an active investigation.