An intentionally-set fire caused light damage to a Cape Girardeau building Sunday, according to Capt. John Ryan of the Cape Girardeau police department. At 4:41 a.m., firefighters responded to a call from CRS Gas and Liquor at 102 Mason St. There was light smoke damage to the inside of the building and some fire damage to the front wall, with an estimated loss of $4,000. Firefighters located the source of the flames as a small fire isolated to the outside of the building, intentionally set. The incident is currently under investigation.
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