Police: Army Surplus fire was arson
Idaho State Fire Marshal's Office and Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms officials examine the south end of what remains of the Army Surplus 1 building Monday. Sandpoint Police announced Monday that the cause of the fire has been determined as arson.
Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER
The fire that gutted the Army Surplus 1 store in downtown Sandpoint was intentionally set, Sandpoint Police said Monday.
The announcement comes following a visit to the site by the Idaho State Fire Marshal's Office and Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, which has launched an investigation into the fire. The agencies are being assisted in the investigation by Sandpoint Police.
The fire at the longtime Sandpoint business was reported about 10:15 p.m. July 4, shortly after the fireworks show ended, with heavy smoke pouring from the gabled southern end of the building. Soon after fire crews arrived, flames could visibly be seen coming from that end of the building.
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