State fire marshal's office investigating Paxton theater blaze

PAXTON – The state fire marshal's office is investigating a fire that destroyed a Paxton landmark this morning.

It's unclear how fire started in the Paxton Majestic Theater, but more information should be available tomorrow, said Investigator Shane Arndt. The building is located in the 100 block of South Market Street.

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