ISHPEMING, MI-- A Wednesday night fire has destroyed a bar in Ishpeming.
The blaze at Hickey’s Bar on Pearl Street started around 11:12 p.m. The Ishpeming Fire Department says it began in the wall of the building and quickly spread to all levels of the structure, which was made mostly of wood.
Patrons, residents of an upstairs apartment and neighboring buildings were evacuated. Officials say efforts were hampered by high-voltage lines that were in close proximity to the building.
The fire was contained to the bar itself, but the structure is reported to be a total loss. The cause of the blaze has not yet been determined.
Ishpeming Firefighters were assisted at the scene by Negaunee City Firefighters, Marquette County Rescue 131, Upper Peninsula Power Company, and SEMCO.