Police say Northeast Mpls. lumberyard fire likely arson

Investigators say arson was likely behind the three-alarm fire that burned down a Northeast Minneapolis lumber warehouse over the weekend.

The fire engulfed a warehouse at Shaw Stewart Lumber Company late Saturday.

The Minneapolis Police Department posted a video Wednesday night showing two suspects near the building prior to the fire. Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the two.

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