A 4th of July fire in Grand Junction has been deemed suspicious in nature.

Grand Junction Fire Chief Bret Kersey tells Raccoon Valley Radio he is investigating the fire that destroyed the former grocery store at 301 East Main Street as suspicious. Kersey says the investigation is ongoing as he works with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Ten fire departments responded to the blaze at 5:36am Sunday, July 4th. Within about two hours, the building was completely burned to the ground. Kersey adds, a couple of vehicles were also lost in the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. According to the Greene County Assessor’s real estate website, the property is owned by Michael Halligan.

The Grand Junction, Jefferson, Rippey, Churdan, Paton, Ogden, Scranton, Boxholm, Perry, and Bouton fire departments, along with Greene County Ambulance, Grand Junction Rescue and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene. 

Raccoon Valley Radio will bring you more information as it becomes official.