Crews Respond to Fire at Downtown Duluth Repair Shop

DULUTH - The Duluth Fire Department responded to a fire at Johnson Auto Repair in downtown Duluth early Wednesday morning.

Eight companies, along with off-duty officers, were called to the business near 2nd Ave. E and 2nd St. to help fight the blaze.

Officials said the point of origin of the fire took a while to find.

"(The) fire's under control at this point and crews will be here for a couple more hours during overhaul and taking care of hotspots," Duluth Deputy Fire Chief Charlie Smith said.

As of 7 a.m. fire crews were still on the scene. Damage estimates have not yet been determined.