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Pre-dawn fire strikes Alexandria, with power still out

Alexandria, already facing its third day without electricity, is now dealing with a structure fire, according to a bystander report. Flames and smoke could be seen in the town before 6:00 this morning. Beyond the challenge of having no electricit...

Alexandria fire — A structure goes up in flames Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Alexandria, the city's third consecutive day without electricity due to a severe spring snow storm. (Submitted photo)

By news@mitchellrepublic.com

April 11, 2013 04:47 AM

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Alexandria, already facing its third day without electricity, is now dealing with a structure fire, according to a bystander report.

Flames and smoke could be seen in the town before 6:00 this morning.

Beyond the challenge of having no electricity, firefighters face a challenge just getting around the city, where more snow fell overnight following two days of ice and snow from a spring storm that is forecast to finally let up today.

The Daily Republic will report more about the fire as information becomes available.

Alexandria fire and onlookers — Flames and smoke billow from a structure in Alexandria early Thursday, April 11, 2013, the city's third consecutive day without electricity because of a spring ice and snow storm. (Submitted photo)