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Overnight Fire Heavily Damages Haskell’s Port of Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka

The cause remains under investigation as crews continue to gauge the losses.

Overview

  • Haskell’s Port of Excelsior suffered a fire overnight that crews from five departments brought under control in about 90 minutes, according to the interim Excelsior fire chief.
  • Firefighters found flames on multiple sides of the building after police first reported the blaze at the downtown site.
  • The fire was concentrated in the roof, which collapsed at the front and left the restaurant side with extensive damage, FOX 9 reported.
  • The liquor store section did not burn, and no injuries were reported, the owner and officials said.
  • The owner is working with investigators on scene, and authorities have not determined where the fire started.