The Lehigh County Courthouse in Allentown is shuttered on Wednesday due to, what officials called, "a minor fire."
In an update to the county court's website, officials said the courthouse-- at 455 West Hamilton Street -- would be closed for the day on Dec. 20, and all matters scheduled for the day would be rescheduled.
On Wednesday morning, Allentown Fire Department Captain John Christopher told NBC10 that a minor electrical fire in the supply room in the basement parking garage had caused the need for a closure.
The fire, he said, was knocked down by the building's sprinkler system and electricity was shut off.
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After services were shut down, he said, a decision was made to close the courthouse for the day in order to perform repairs.
The Historic Lehigh County Courthouse and Magisterial District Judge's office will remain open, officials said.
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