large snowmobile dealer hit by arson
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Nelson's Speed Shop in Greenville, Michigan was hit by a fire on September 17, which destroyed the building and its contents. The local fire marshal determined the cause to be arson. The person or persons responsible are still at large.
Around 60 firefighters battled the blaze that started around 1:40 am on the 17th. Officials said the building is a total loss.
Nelson's Speed Shop is one of the largest snowmobile dealers in the US, and has been in business for over 30 years and carries snowmobiles, ATVs, lawn tractors and more. Owner Jack Nelson had put an addition onto the popular dealership earlier this year.
It had just held its annual Sno-Motion event August 24-25, a type of snocross on a snow and woodchip course.
Anyone with information about the blaze should contact Michigan State Police at: 989/352-8444.