Park Point Garage Fire Under Investigation

A Garage Fire Broke Out Shortly After Ten Thursday Night

Duluth Fire Officials are investigating a garage fire that broke out at 2519 Minnesota Avenue shortly after 10:00p.m. Thursday.

The garage, located along Duluth’s Park Point, is reported to be suffering damages of up to $140,000.

Authorities responded to the call, arriving on scene to hear explosions of oxygen tanks from the garage. At this time, no injures are being reported, but officials say a bird and cat were removed from the scene.

31 Firefighters responded to the blaze, working nearly three hours to extinguish a major part of the fire.

Duluth Police evacuated neighboring residents, while Minnesota Power shut off electricity to the building.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.