Biwabik's Alpine Bar damaged by fire

BIWABIK—A fire Thursday morning damaged the Alpine Bar in downtown Biwabik and was contained to the first floor by the multiple fire departments that responded, according to the Friends of the Northland FireWire.

The fire was reported around 10:15 a.m. by citizens who saw smoke coming from the building and fire alarms sounding, a police department news release said. No one was in the building at the time.

No injuries were reported and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

According to the news release, the structure sustained light fire, smoke and water damage overall.

Departments on the scene included: City of Biwabik, Lakeland, Gilbert, Hoyt Lakes, Palo, Fayal, and Mountain Iron. The Biwabik Ambulance Service is providing medical standby at the scene.