Eyota Legion fire under investigation

(ABC 6 News) – The cause of a small fire at Eyota’s American Legion is unknown, according to the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office, but does not appear criminal.

At about 4:38 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, deputies arrived at a small fire at the American Legion post.

Bar staff told first responders that they smelled smoke while closing up, then saw smoke and flames near the east entrance.

Eyota firefighters extinguished the fire.

The cause in undetermined and under investigation. No injuries were reported Sunday.