COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — The Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the cause of the devastating fire that destroyed the Wolf Lodge Inn.
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According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, grease had built up in the attic from a breach in the flue pipe above the wood-fired grill. The grease then ignited. The fire was ruled accidental.
The fire happened Monday, September 2 and destroyed the historic restaurant.
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