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Flames engulf Springs auto body shop
Posted: 01.26.2013 at 4:49 PM
Rachel Welte

Rachel Welte is the Weekend News Anchor and a General Assignment Reporter.

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A fire at a local auto body shop Saturday.  / "Courtesy: CSFD"
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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- A local auto shop was damaged in a fire Saturday morning.

According to the Colorado Springs Fire Department, the fire started around 11:30 a.m. at Custom Repairs located on Auburn Drive, near Platte Avenue.

Three nearby businesses were evacuated while crews worked to put out the flames.

Firefighters spent the afternoon ventilating smoke out of the building.

No injuries were reported.

Investigators said the fire was an accident.

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