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Downtown Inferno Continues As Downtown Ottawa Fire Spreads
Ottawa fire crews fought a three story Penney’s blaze on South Main that began on the second floor. Fire Chief Richard Towe said the building’s lack of exterior doors helped contain the flames. The fire forced the closure of surrounding shops and a wall collapse injured no one. Penney’s suffered about 400000 in losses with 2 million gallons of water used, while nearby stores endured smoke and water damage.
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Branson
Ottawa Fire
Bill Mason
Ottawa
Mark d’Augereau
Main
Mason
Penney’s
South Main
Tom Porter
Sands
Henke Chrysler
Helton
Herrman
Towe