ATF Rules Full Throttle Saloon Fire Accidental

STURGIS, South Dakota — State and federal authorities investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a popular South Dakota biker bar say the blaze was accidental.
Officials said Monday that investigators can say "conclusively" that the fire at Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis started in the main part of the bar and was an accident.
The loss is estimated at $10 million.
A team from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives started investigating the scene of the Sept. 8 fire last week along with state and local officials.
Special Agent in Charge James Modzelewski says authorities examined artifacts from the scene and conducted interviews to help determine the fire's cause.
The bar had been the subject of a reality television series. Its amenities include zip lines, musical stages and rental cabins. RELATED - Full Throttle Saloon Total Loss After Fire

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Full Throttle Saloon Total Loss After Fire

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Flames early Tuesday morning engulfed a popular Sturgis saloon that bills itself as the "world's largest biker bar." The fire was first reported just after midnight local time, and first responders saw smoke coming from the main building's roof. The entire structure was fully aflame shortly after, with the blaze spreading to nearby buildings

The Full Throttle Saloon is a total loss after crews battled the blaze for several hours throughout the morning.
Sturgis Assistant Fire Chief Sean Barrows says crews tried to get inside but the intense heat and smoke forced firefighters to battle the blaze from the outside in heavy winds. The building was completely on the ground by 3 a.m. Lack of water at the site forced firefighters to tender water, the radio station reported.

The entire structure was fully aflame shortly after, with the blaze spreading to nearby buildingsBarrows says there were no injuries. The bar on South Dakota Highway 34 has been the subject of a reality television series. Its amenities include zip lines, musical stages and rental cabins.
The fire remains under investigation.

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