Fire destroys Elmira shop building

ELMIRA — A shop in northern Bonner County was destroyed by a Wednesday afternoon fire that resulted in minor injuries to a Northside firefighter.

Northside crews mobilized to the area at about 3:45 p.m. after Bonner Dispatch received reports that a shop/apartment building on Cedar Springs Road was engulfed in flames. When crews arrived, Northside Fire public information officer Brandon Vaccaro said heavy snowfall and ice buildup, combined with steep access to the site, created challenging conditions.