Crews investigate report of fire at downtown tanning business; situation under control
Fire crews investigate a report of flames at HD Tan, 831 Massachusetts St., Monday, Sept. 28, 2015.
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical crews responded to a report of fire at HD Tan, 831 Massachusetts St., around 10:15 a.m. Monday. Fire chiefs on scene said the situation was under control as of 10:40.
No smoke was visible from the front of the building, though a burning smell was present from outside as firefighters investigated the inside of the building.
The 800 block of Massachusetts was closed to traffic during the incident. Reports over emergency radio channels indicated that occupants of neighboring buildings were initially evacuated but were allowed back in around 10:40 a.m.
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