(KNSI) — A fire at a business in St. Cloud Thursday afternoon is under investigation.
Firefighters were called to 1042 33rd Street South at 5:32 for a report of smoke coming from inside a large commercial building. Crews arrived to find heavy black smoke coming from the roof. It took multiple crews to knock the fire down, and a second alarm was called out to help search for anyone inside. The St. Augusta and Sartell Fire Departments provided mutual aid. St. Cloud police and Mayo Ambulance also responded.
No one was hurt. Damage is estimated at $350,000.
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