According to Argus 911 a fire broke out in the body shop of Billion Chevrolet in the 4200 block of 12th Street. Flames could be seen coming from the roof of the building.

Structure fire at Billion Chevrolet, 4200 W. 12th Street, according to scanner. Flames coming from roof of body shop. Billion Chevrolet fire is on north end of building.

As many as six trucks from the Sioux Falls Fire Department were on the scene and firefighters used a ladder truck to access the roof.

The cause of the fire is linked to new welding equipment.

Division Chief Jeff Helm said that "Some sparking from the welding ignited material, and it ended up getting up into the roof."

No injuries were reported.  However it is unclear whether items inside the body shop were damaged.

Billion Chevrolet Fire
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