Late night Cape Girardeau car lot fire determined to be electrical

A Monday night fire at Best Buy Motors on Kingshighway has been determined to be electrical in origin.

According to the Cape Girardeau Fire Department, upon arrival firefighters noticed a heavy fire coming from the structure and it was quickly brought under control. Crews responded to the call at 11:42 p.m. and were on the scene for more than two hours.

Damage to the shed was reported as extensive and the estimated dollar loss was $25,000. A house behind the shed at 1249 Marilyn Drive sustained minor heat damage. No injuries were reported.