UPDATE: No injuries after fire at Albert Lea auto shop, cause unknown

UPDATE: Crews are investigating what caused a fire at the Dave Syverson Ford Lincoln Auto Center in Albert Lea.

It happened around 8 p.m. Wednesday at the business, located at 2310 East Main St.

According to Albert Lea Fire Rescue, firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the back of the building.

At the time of the fire, there were no employees on site and the business was closed for the day. No one was hurt.

Crews were able to contain the flames to one area of the building, the truck (semi) shop. That portion was badly damaged.

A damage total has not yet been determined, authorities said.

Dave Syverson remains open for business out of the Chrysler Building.

Albert Lea Fire Rescue was assisted on scene by Albert Lea Police Department, Freeborn County Sheriffs Office, MN State Highway Patrol, Glenville Fire, Clark’s Grove Fire, and Mayo Ambulance.

ALBERT LEA, Minn. (KTTC) – Crews are on the scene at a fire at an auto shop in Albert Lea. The blaze is located off of Main St. on Prospect Ave. in Albert Lea. Authorities are urging the public to stay away from that area.

The fire reportedly started around 8 p.m. Police say they are investigating the cause.

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