(SitNews) Craig, Alaska - Ruth Ann’s Restaurant, a Craig landmark, burned down early Thursday morning. The business supported about six jobs in the small Prince of Wales community of approximately 1,200 people.

According to a press release issued by Craig Police Chief R.J Ely the fire was first reported at about 2:40 am. Fire personnel responded within minutes and found the building completely engulfed in flames. Fire personnel responded within minutes and found the building completely engulfed in flames.

Ruth Ann’s Restaurant, a Craig landmark, burned down early Thursday morning.
December 17, 2015
Photograph by April Dixon ©2015

No injuries were reported.

According to FaceBook & Tweet posts by the City of Craig, Craig is still reeling from the devastating loss of Ruth Ann's Restaurant early Thursday morning. The City of Craig recognized the Emergency Services Department for all their hard work, and extended thanks to the Klawock Fire and EMS for assisting.

Read or listen to a detailed story as reported by By Maria Dudzak, KRBD - Ketchikan, click here http://www.krbd.org/2015/12/17/craig-landmark-destroyed-by-fire/

What remains of Ruth Ann's Restaurant December 17, 2015
Photo by April Dixon ©2015

Ruth Ann's Restaurant - Summer 2015
Photo courtesy Ruth Ann's Restaurant

Edited by Mary Kauffman, SitNews

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