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June 13, 2009

Torch sparks ignite service station fire

Times Leader staff

NANTICOKE – Sparks from a torch are believed to have started a fire at a service station on West Broad Street late Friday morning, Fire Chief Mike Bohan said.

Bohan said firefighters responded to Bill’s Auto, 71 W. Broad St., at about 11:30 a.m.

Owner Bill White told firefighters that he was using a torch to remove bolts on a vehicle when sparks ignited materials in the garage, Bohan said.

Bohan said the garage was damaged by the flames. No injuries were reported.

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