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Cedar Rapids fire crews find “hoarder situation” when responding to garage fire
Crews found a 'hoarder situation” when responding to a garage fire near downtown Cedar Rapids early Wednesday morning.
According to a Cedar Rapids Fire Department media release, crews responded to 917 7th Ave. SE at 3:46 a.m., where they found a garage fire extending to the house. The front door was blocked, but crews were able to enter through a back door. The residence was unoccupied at the time, and the fire was quickly brought under control, according to the release.
The garage was a total loss and the house sustained moderate damage.
The fire remains under investigation.
(File photo) The Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
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