(Neb.)-Fire Destroys Shop in Nebraska Panhandle

By: Chad Franzen Posted at: 01/01/2010 10:50 AM

ALLIANCE, Neb. (AP) - A two-alarm fire has destroyed an equipment shop in Alliance, but no injuries have been reported.

Authorities says it took more than 30 minutes for firefighters to bring the blaze under control Thursday morning. The building was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.

Fire Chief Troy Shoemaker estimated the loss at $200,000 to the building and contents.

State fire officials are investigating the cause.