Five businesses were destroyed Monday by an early-morning fire that tore through a historic brick building in downtown Sandpoint. City officials estimated the fire caused between $4 million and $7 million in damage to the 100-year-old structure. City Administrator Jennifer Stapleton said seven businesses were affected by fire, smoke or water damage, while five were a total loss. The Grace Sandpoint church was saved but damaged. "This is obviously a devastating incident for us," Stapleton said Monday. "Not only for those businesses directly impacted, but our businesses in the surrounding area." Stapleton said the fire began at about 1 a.m. along North First Avenue, between Bridge Street and Main Street. The cause has not been determined.
Blaze In Historic Building Destroys Five Sandpoint, Washington Businesses
Tuesday, February 12th, 2019
Property
External References & Further Reading
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/feb/11/multiple-buildings-destroyed-in-downtown-sandpoint/



