NIOTA, IL. (THECOUNT) — Popular Niota fish market, ‘Quality Fisheries,’ burned down early Tuesday morning, according to local reports.
The overnight fire completely destroyed the market located in Niota.
Around 12:30 Tuesday morning, a call came in that the Niota Fish Market was on fire, reports KHQA.
Crews worked for several hours getting the fire out, and left the scene around 5:00 in the morning.
Quality Fisheries was located at, 157 Arbor Street in Niota, Illinois.
The building appears to be a total loss, however, an employee of the fish market tells KHQA there is still fresh fish in a walk-in cooler that was not damaged by the fire.
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Geo quick facts: Niota is an unincorporated community in Appanoose Township, Hancock County, in the U.S. state of Illinois. The community is located on the bank of the Mississippi River and is at the eastern end of the Fort Madison Toll Bridge, which connects Niota to Fort Madison, Iowa – Wikipedia.
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