By Associated Press - Monday, May 19, 2014

DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) - Authorities have determined the starting point of a weekend fire in Dickinson that closed several businesses, injured a firefighter, displaced five families and killed a pet.

Fire Chief Bob Sivak tells KXMB-TV (https://bit.ly/1lU1Xsz ) that officials believe the fire started in the kitchen of Bogey’s Diner, which suffered heavy damage. The Red Cross is helping the five families who lived in apartments above the restaurant. Nearby businesses suffered smoke damage.

The blaze started about 5:30 p.m. Saturday. One firefighter was taken to a hospital with undisclosed injuries. A pet cat died of smoke inhalation.



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Information from: KXMB-TV, https://www.kxnet.com

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