 An iconic bar near Little Falls has been declared a total loss after a fire tore through the building on Monday night. Part of Herbie's bar and Sobieski was already engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived Monday shortly before 7. Four patrons were inside the bar at the time but were safely evacuated. About 70 firefighters from at least five area fire departments responded. L. A. F. S. Was called out from the insurance company and the Minnesota State Fire Marshals in protection of the scene itself here and as you can tell is is devastating. We are here to set up a perimeter to protect and preserve until the investigation is completed but at this point it's just under investigation is all I know. Yeah well it's it's always been the place to go here in town for whether you know going down for a cocktail or whether you're going to hang out with some friends or going and get some fries and a hamburger it's plus we kind of our family friends with the guy who owns it my wife takes care of him and so it's it's gonna be a big loss in this town. The bar is located about five miles southwest of Little Falls. Investigators from the State Fire Marshals office are working to determine the cause. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.