An early Friday morning fire destroyed an historic building in Culdesac.
The blaze started around 2:50 a.m. Friday at 802 Phinney St. The fire began in the carport of the brick building, then spread to a vehicle that caught fire. By the time crews responded, the building was fully engulfed and people in the building had been evacuated. No injuries were reported.
Multiple fire crews from Culdesac, Lapwai, Nez Perce County and Winchester responded.
The building which housed 9 apartments, was occupied by 4 or 5 families – some of whom were out of town.
The structure, which was built in 1909, was a total loss, and officials say some nearby buildings sustained minor damage.
