Fire guts 2 Coeur d' Alene businesses

2 Coeur d Alene businesses on Government Way have been forced to close up shop at their current locations for at least the time being after a large fire ripped thru the 2 tenant building at 5648 N Government Way inbetween Dalton Ave and Hanley Ave.Both Helmet Outlet USA and the neighboring Kirby Vacuum Sales and Service are complete losses.The good news is acording to Helmet Outlet USA's Facebook page their business will still remain open but on their website, helmetoutletusa.com ,Helmet Outlet is a motorcycle and motorcycle appearl store that also features motocross and snowmobile products as well. Less is known what if any plans the Kirby Vacuum store has after this forced closure but they do operate a second store in Post Falls on Spokane St less then 1 block north of Seltice Way and near the Post Falls Library.The Kootenai County Sheriff's office is investigateing the fire which they say may be arson since someone was seen running away from the building shortly before the fire,if you have any info please contact the sheriff's office at 208-446-1300