A big fire destroyed the Spokane Indians baseball team’s main concession stand Friday, along with thousands of dollars of snacks, food, beverages, and other equipment and electronics.

When firefighters arrived at 2:45 a.m., officials say flames and smoke were billowing from the structure.

The fire broke out in a building that’s part of Avista Stadium, home of the “High-A,” minor-league affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.

Flames leap from Avista Stadium, home of the Spokane Indians minor-league baseball team, in a fire that broke out early Friday morning. (Photo: Spokane Valley Fire Dept.)

The ballpark is owned by Spokane County and is part of the Spokane County Fairgrounds and Expo Center.

But it did not delay the fair’s Opening Day.

The Spokane Interstate Fair opened at 11:00 a.m. Fr

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