Haines fire destroys Mike Ward's convenience store

HAINES - A small crowd gathered Saturday night watching as a fire ate through the building that houses Haines' Quick Shop, Outfitter Liquor, Outfitter Sporting Goods, Mike's Bikes & Boards, and four apartments.

No one reported any injuries and, at first, it seemed as though Haines Volunteer Firefighters were going to be able to contain flames.

But as the fire got larger and more involved, the crowd swelled. Dozens sat in the small boat harbor parking lot or along Front Street, watching as the fire grew massive and the building started to collapse in on itself.

The trouble started just before 9...

 

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