When they arrived, flames and smoke were pouring out of the first and second floors. A special call was made for more manpower at the scene. The building did sustain severe fire and smoke damage. It took about 40 minutes to get the flames under control. The building was vacant, and owned by the city.
Officials say it was intentionally set on fire.
The other fire broke out on Parker Street. Flames gutted the vacant structure. Heat from the blaze caused some damage to a van and camper parked near the fire. It was brought under control in about an hour.