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Numerous businesses destroyed in downtown Sandpoint fire

Posted at 10:16 AM, Feb 11, 2019
and last updated 2019-02-11 12:17:18-05

SANDPOINT, ID — A fire that roared through downtown Sandpoint has destroyed numerous businesses.

The city of Sandpoint Facebook page reports that the fire began at about 1 a.m. Monday along North First Avenue, the main street through downtown.

The Spokesman-Review says video and pictures of the fire show it burning a group of businesses along First Avenue, including The Hound and China Kitchen restaurants and the Chocolate Bear.

A cause has not been determined. No injuries were immediately reported.

(story by Associated Press)
(photo courtesy: City of Sandpoint Facebook page)