Papa Charlie’s restaurant, bar, and music club caught fire this morning (June 24), local fire officials confirmed with WTIP. The building appears to be a total loss, according to information shared with WTIP from local officials. The fire comes on the same weekend as the Lutsen 99er bike race. People are being asked to stay away from the scene at this time. In a statement sent to WTIP from Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen, “There are multiple fire departments on site at a fire at Papa Charlie’s in Lutsen for mutual aid at the request of the Lutsen Fire Department. The status or the cause of the fire are not known at this time. More details should be available later today after the suppression efforts are finished.” This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Structure fire reported at Papa Charlie's at Lutsen Mountains ski resort – WTIP
