Fire destroys downtown Sandpoint, Idaho businesses

SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) – A fire that roared through downtown Sandpoint, Idaho, 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.

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Information from: The Spokesman-Review, http://www.spokesman.com