A fireworks display at a Hy-Vee in Eagan was set alight on Monday, sparking a fire and prompting the store to shut down. Three juveniles were arrested shortly after the incident.
Three arrested after fireworks set ablaze in Eagan Hy-Vee
June 22, 2021 at 12:38AM
Police went to 1500 Central Park Commons Drive after a receiving a report of a fire about 2:30 p.m., according to police spokesman Aaron Machtemes. Firefighters extinguished the flames and no one was injured.
The juveniles were arrested a half-mile from the store, according to police.
Loud bangs could be heard in a video circulating on social media that showed a shelving unit full of fireworks in flames.
The store posted on Facebook Monday afternoon that it was temporarily closed until further notice.
"We hope to reopen soon," the post said.
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