PHOTOS: A fire at the Tripoli BP caused significant damage as firefighters from Tomahawk and area fire departments battled the blaze Monday morning.
On Monday January 16 at approximately 4:01 a.m., the Lincoln County Sheriffs Office Communications Center dispatched Tomahawk Fire Department to W11069 US Highway 8, the Tripoli BP, in the Town of Somo for a report of smoke coming from the building.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time, but does not appear to be suspicious. No injuries were reported at any point. All fire units cleared from the scene at approximately noon. Upon arrival heavy smoke was noted toward the roof line of the building. Automatic mutual aid was dispatched from the Nokomis Fire Department for a full response.