Burlington Garage Fire

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Burlington, Ia-  On Sunday morning at approximately 8:20 AM The Burlington Fire Department received a report of a garage fire.  Firefighters arrived at 520 S. 8th Street to find flames and heavy smoke coming from the detached one car garage.

Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control and have it extinguished by 8:50 AM.  The garage, owned by Tony and Nicol Rettig, and its contents sustained heavy heat and smoke damage.  One dog perished in the fire, and one firefighter received minor injuries.

The cause of the fire is believed to be combustible items too close to a wood burner and is being called accidental. Damage estimates are still being assessed, but it was determined that the property is not insured.