Arson Fire Destroys Virginia Business

April 4, 2008 — An early morning fire destroyed the Nelson-Collie Electric building in Virginia's northside area. The blaze was reported around 1:00 a.m. Fire departments from Eveleth, Mountain Iron and Gilbert assisted Virginia firefighters in battling the fire.

Damages were estimated in excess of $300,000. One Virginia firefighter sustained a back injury. An investigation into the cause determined that the fire was arson.

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