Fire gutted building

Fire gutted building
Madison, Wisconsin (WI), US
In the early morning hours of April 20, 2007, firefighters from Madison, Maple Bluff, and Monona responded to put out a fire that ravaged this building. No injuries were reported.

Three businesses resided in this building, which was a former Chicago & Northwestern railroad roundhouse built in the late 1800's.

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The fire was ruled accidental, as a faulty light fixture and flammable materials and equipment used for staining were found on site. Damage totals were expected to reach or exceed $1 million.
In the early morning hours of April 20, 2007, firefighters from Madison, Maple Bluff, and Monona responded to put out a fire that ravaged this building. No injuries were reported.

Three businesses resided in this building, which was a former Chicago & Northwestern railroad roundhouse built in the late 1800's.

The fire was ruled accidental, as a faulty light fixture and flammable materials and equipment used for staining were found on site. Damage totals were expected to reach or exceed $1 million.
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Links: www.cityofmadison.com
By: milwhcky

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kjfitz
@ 2008-08-25 23:05:31
Here's a YouTube video of the fire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82U8n4ttlHk
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milwhcky
@ 2008-08-25 23:16:54
Also of note, the more recent LL aerial view shows the building as it's being repaired.

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