KOKOMO — The building from which many Kokomo residents get their news was in the news Tuesday.
An early-morning fire left extensive damage at the downtown offices of the Kokomo Tribune.
"I would say it is major, because they had to put a lot of water on it," Kokomo Fire Department Inspector Glenda Myers said of the damage.
According to the newspaper, firefighters did not initially see the source of the flames and used an excavator to tear down an eastern wall.
Myers said once firefighters were able to enter the area of the building where the flames appeared to be coming from, they were able to quickly extinguish the blaze.
The cause of the fire and its origin inside the building was under investigation. There were no reports of injuries.
Tribune editor Jeff Kovaleski told WRTV the newspaper will continue to publish its printed and digital editions.
The Tribune offices are just a few blocks from the Howard County Courthouse. The paper has been in operation since 1850.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
