Downtown Dodge City building destroyed in early-morning fire

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A structure fire early Wednesday morning forced street closures in downtown Dodge City.

Firefighters were called to the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Spruce Street, where the fire destroyed the building’s interior and caused the roof to collapse. Most of the four exterior walls remain standing, but they are heavily burned and charred.

The Dodge City Fire Department said the following streets are closed:

• 3rd Avenue between Vine and Gunsmoke streets
• Spruce Street between 2nd and 4th avenues
• Vine Street between 2nd and 4th avenues

No one was hurt, and the investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

The Dodge City Fire Department remains on the scene to monitor hot spots.