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Staunton Fire

Two garages were destroyed by fire and a fire fighter sustained minor injuries this morning in Staunton.

According to Staunton Fire Chief, Rick Haase, the fire department responed to the fire on 2nd streest at approximately 11:30pm Thursday and contained the fire by 3:00am; however, the fire re-kindled and crews were sent back out around 5:00am and remained on the scene for about two hours.

In all, two garages with several vehicles inside were destroyed and a small out building was damaged. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Haase adds that one fire fighter sustained minor injuries and was treated at Community Memorial Hospital.

The Staunton Fire Department was assited by Mt. Olive, Olive, Worden and Benld Fire Departments.

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