TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) -
The Flowing Wells Library, which was damaged in a fire last night, will be closed until Tuesday.
There were no injuries in the fire, which is being investigated by the Pima County Sheriff's Department's arson unit.
A passerby called 911 at approximately 9:30 p.m. after seeing flames and smoke coming from the building at 1730 W. Wetmore Road.
Adam Goldberg with the Northwest Fire Department says the fire was in a maintenance room and no books were damaged.
According to a news release from the Pima County Public Library, interior fire damage was limited to storage areas and a bathroom and is estimated to be between $4,000 and $6,000.
The library's book drop is also closed. Library patrons can call the Infoline at 791-4010 for information.
Alternative libraries are:
Woods Memorial Library, 3455 N. First Ave., 594-5445
Nanini Library, 7300 N. Shannon Rd., 594-5365
El Rio Library, 1390 W. Speedway Blvd., 594-5245
Anyone with information about this fire is urged to call 911 or 88-CRIME.
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