Dozens of firefighters battle barber shop blaze
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Dozens of firefighters battled an intense blaze near the State Capitol.
Officials say the fire at a barber shop broke out about midnight Monday and reached the basement of the business, making it a challenge for firefighters.
Authorities say 75 to 100 firefighters helped fight the three-alarm fire.
Fire Chief Tim Butler says the biggest threat to firefighters is the intense heat and smoke inside the building. WCCO-TV says the high humidity also made it tough for firefighters.
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An adjacent business, Mama's Pizza, has been flooded and sustained smoke damage.
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Information from: WCCO-TV
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