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Downtown Williston stood still, as one of its most iconic landmarks went up in flames.

Good evening and welcome to the Night Report. I'm Nick Amatangelo.

Shortly before six this evening, fire crews received a call for a fire that had broken out at the
Hedderich building. Smoke engulfed downtown as it burned. Fire crews responded with water and
foam to try and contain the fire. There is no word yet as to what might have caused the blaze. Crews
are expected to work for several more hours to make sure the fire is out. About 100 fire fighters
responded to the call between Williston and Ray. Fire Department officials say they had to move
from saving the building, to keeping the flames from spreading.

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[CG :16 Story Name + Title\Chief Jason Catrambone\Williston Fire Department\]
<It's very tough for the community because it's an icon, and it's very unfortunate. But with the fire
already progressed to the point it did by the time we could get here when it was called in, we're
doing everything we can to protect Main Street to the south, and the buildings to the east behind it.>

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Public Works is diverting truck traffic along the East Dakota Parkway. This will allow police units to
help aid the fire department. City officials are asking people to stay away from downtown.
Williston Mayor Howard Klug told us quote--we will rebuild.