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Sioux Lookout fire destroys Front Street building

A fire on Friday afternoon in Sioux Lookout led to the evacuation of several nearby businesses and residences.
Leith Dunick
Leith Dunick

A fire on Friday afternoon in Sioux Lookout led to the evacuation of several nearby businesses and residences.

Ontario Provincial Police, in a release issued on Friday evening, says the blaze broke out at 62 Front Street, home of Fathead's Bar and Grill.

There were no injuries, but the building is being considered a total loss.

The fire marshal has been notified and the investigation continues. Emergency responders will remain on scene overnight as a precaution.

Police are asking anyone with information concerning the incident to contact Sioux Lookout OPP at 1-807-737-2020 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Leith Dunick

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A proud Nova Scotian who has called Thunder Bay home since 2002, Leith is Dougall Media's director of news, but still likes to tell your stories. Wants his Expos back and to see Neil Young at least one more time (it's happening!). Twitter: @LeithDunick
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