An early-morning fire in a Stoughton strip mall has caused significant damage to a liquor store and a pizza parlor.

The Stoughton Fire Department said a call came in just before 1 a.m. on Monday. The caller reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the Stoughton Spirits liquor store on North Page Street.

The Stoughton, Deerfield, Edgerton and McFarland fire departments were at the scene to help put out the blaze.

Stoughton Fire Chief Martin Lamers said the fire was put under control before 3 a.m.

A fire wall between the pizza parlor and a dry cleaning unit in the strip mall appears to have saved all the units opposite the liquor store, officials said.

None of the units on that side of the strip mall was affected by the fire, but damage is extensive.

"The fire pretty much traveled through the roof area of these two units and has taken the roof off the building," said Lamers.

A Dane County sheriff?s deputy will receive the Exceptional Service Award on Wednesday for his bravery while chasing down a homicide suspect.

Deputy Brian McKenzie stopped a South Dakota man in a stolen car on Interstate 90 last July.

The man was suspected in the Sioux Falls killing of a 78-year old woman. He was reportedly speeding to the White House in attempt to kill President Barack Obama, authorities said.

McKenzie said he was just acting on instinct, but he?s proud to be recognized by his peers.

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?Well it's great. I think any time you're recognized by your peers and your supervisors, it's a good feeling. And also nice to be able to show my kids if you do hard work, good things happen,? McKenzie said.

This isn't McKenzie?s first award. He was recognized last year for responding to a shooting and for helping a suicidal subject.

Seven people were arrested on drug-related charges in Stoughton this week, according to the Stoughton Police Department.

Police said the arrested individuals resulted from six separate drug incidents. The incidents involved heroin, marijuana and illegally possessed prescription drugs. Stolen property was also found during the investigations, police said.