The entire building used by Alfano’s Pier and Lift was gutted by fire. Here is how it looked Saturday afternoon. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding

By Dan Spalding
InkFreeNews

NORTH WEBSTER – A pier and lift business south of North Webster was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning.

The fire erupted at about 12:49 a.m. at Alfano’s Pier and Lift, 8041 East CR 400N, and gutted the entire structure that sits at the corner of SR 13 and CR 400N

The cause of the fire has yet to be determined, said Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory Deputy Chief Cody Manges.

The state fire marshall is assisting in the investigation, Manges said.

There were no injuries.

Friday’s blaze was the first under the newly established Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory, Manges said.

Tippecanoe Township received a full assist from Turkey Creek Fire Territory and Pierceton Fire Department plus support from Plain Township Fire Department and Noble County fire officials, Manges said.

The owner of the land is Allen Edd, of Syracuse, according to Beacon.

The business is located at the corner of SR 13 and CR 400N. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding.

Firefighters worked in frigid conditions early Saturday morning. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding.