Authorities: Forest Lake gun shop fire not suspicious

Published 10:00 pm Tuesday, March 27, 2018

FOREST LAKE — Authorities said a fire that destroyed a gun shop and shooting range in Forest Lake doesn’t appear to be suspicious.

Washington County sheriff’s officials said Lakes Trading is a total loss due to the smoke and water damage from the large fire Monday night.

All occupants made it out of the building safely. A Hugo firefighter sustained a minor ankle injury and was treated at the scene.

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About 75 firefighters helped battle the blaze.