Damage estimates from a Beale Air Force Base fire on Monday exceed $10 million, authorities told the Marysville Appeal-Democrat on Tuesday. The fire, which started in the civil engineering building, continued to smolder the day after it began. Senior Airman Shawn Nickel indicated the structure is a total loss. “The building is pretty much gone,” Nickel said. Flames sparked around 2:30 p.m. Monday, causing major damage to the 38,000-square-foot building. One firefighter, who has not been identified, was hospitalized with unspecified minor injuries. No other injuries were reported. Officials said it was fortunate the fire sparked on a holiday — …












