Hibbing restaurant damaged

February 26- Firefighters from four Iron Range departments were dispatched late this afternoon to a fire at Sammy’s Pizza in downtown Hibbing. The fire was reported around 4:50 p.m. Damages were contained to fan area in the kitchen. No injuries were reported and the cause appears to be an electrical problem. A Facebook post from Sammy’s says the restaurant will be closed for an extended period of time while repairs are made. Fire departments dispatched to the fire included: Hibbing, Keewatin, Chisholm, and Virginia.

Hibbing’s Ladder 1 positioned on Howard Street in front of Sammy’s Pizza in downtown Hibbing.
Hibbing Engine 1 and Engine 2 located at the intersection of Howard Street and 1st Avenue.
Hibbing Battalion Chief Shawn Nickila (white helmet) and Hibbing Captain Jim Sallis (red helmet) talk to their crew about the fire at Sammy’s Pizza.