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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Authorities are investigating a Tuesday evening business fire in Sioux Falls.
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responded to a call to a large commercial manufacturing facility in the 800 block of S. Marion Rd.
Upon their arrival, crews discovered smoke coming from the structure.
The fire was located and extinguished quickly.
No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.
Below is the news release from SFFR.
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota: At 6:41 PM tonight Sioux Falls Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 800 block of S. Marion Rd. for a report of a structure fire.
The first arriving company discovered a large commercial manufacturing facility with smoke coming from within the building. As other fire companies arrived the fire was located and extinguished. No occupants were caught in the fire and workers were present at the time of the fire. Fire crews checked for fire extension and to ensure that all people had safely exited. A large volume of smoke remained in the building and some time was spent in pushing the smoke out of the building with fans.
During the initial stages of the fire, Marion road was shut down just south of 16th street to facilitate water supply for fire apparatus.
No civilian or firefighter injuries occurred during this incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Sioux Falls Fire Rescue.
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responded with 4 fire trucks, 3 support vehicles, and 21 personnel. Sioux Falls Fire Rescue would like to thank the following for their assistance on this incident: Metro Communications, PatientCare EMS, the Sioux Falls Police Department, and Xcel Energy.
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue would like to remind residents of the importance of working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as having established escape plans.
For more information from Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, visit www.siouxfalls.org/fire or follow us on facebook.com/siouxfallsfire and twitter.com/siouxfallsfire
