Alaska State Troopers received a report at 4:00 a.m. Thursday July 6th, that the Fritz Creek General Store in Homer was on fire.
It was reported that no one was inside of the building when AST received the report.
Kachemak Emergency Services (KESA), Homer Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) and Western Emergency Services (WES) responded to the scene.
HVFD responded with Tanker 2, two Firefighters, and two Fire Chiefs. Upon arrival Tanker 2 noted heavy smoke and fire coming from the structure and became the water supply for KESA Ladder 1. No injuries are reported from the public or responding Firefighters.
The store, which also contained a Post Office, is suspected to be a total loss due to the damage caused by the fire.
The Alaska State Fire Marshal’s Office is conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire. Investigation is ongoing.