Suspected arsonist arrested in Kellogg
Shoshone News Press Fire
Shoshone News Press Fire
Shoshone News Press Fire Suspect
Shoshone News Press Fire
<p>Expended oxygen canisters sitting alongside what is left of our computer hard drives</p>
<p>Publisher Dan Drewry working on rebuilding with corporate</p>
Shoshone News Press Fire
Shoshone News Press Fire
Shoshone News Press Fire
Shoshone News Press Fire
<p>Shoshone County Fire Protection District II Assistant Fire Chief Darell Knoll taking a water break</p>
KELLOGG – An early morning fire ravaged the interior of the Shoshone News-Press office in Kellogg, while the suspected arsonist, 21-year-old Doug Burmeister, sits in Shoshone County jail.
According to Kellogg Police Chief David Wuolle, Burmeister was arrested in uptown Kellogg and charged with driving under the influence. Statements collected by law enforcement have also lead them to probable cause that Burmeister started the News-Press office fire.
The fire was concentrated on the north-west corner of the building, causing extensive damage and a portion of the roof to cave. There is heavy smoke and water damage throughout the building, but there are reports that the archives, which date back to the early 1900s, may be saved.
Shoshone County Fire Protection District II, the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office and the Kellogg Police Department responded to the call at approximately 5:45 a.m.
The Idaho Fire Marshal arrived on scene later for the arson investigation.
“We’re going to have a paper tomorrow, and it’ll be the best paper in North Idaho,” said Dan Drewry, News-Press publisher.