(MNN)-Several small buildings on the Renaissance Festival grounds in Shakopee were destroyed following a fire Thursday evening. Fire officials say crews from 12 departments battled the flames, but they were hard to contain due to a lack of water supply in the area. There were no injuries. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is helping local investigators determine the cause. Lightning was reported in the Shakopee area around that time.

Courtesy Shakopee Fire Department

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