Large fire breaks out at Jordan lumberyard in southwest metro

The fire at the Siwek Lumber Company broke out about 3 a.m.

December 9, 2020 at 12:37PM

A large fire broke out early Wednesday at a lumberyard in Jordan in the far southwest metro.

Crews from Jordan and neighboring departments were called to call,\" a posting from Wednesday morning on the department's Facebook page read. a 2-alarm fire at Siwek Lumber on the 300 block of Valley View Drive just after 3 a.m., according to dispatch audio and social media reports.

Dispatch audio indicated that part of one building may have collapsed.

There was no immediate word of injuries.

This is a developing story. Return for more details as they become available.

Tim Harlow • 612-673-7768

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