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Fire guts Richland garage and injures a man

One man was checked for injuries Thursday after a fire broke out inside a garage at 1336 Florida Ave. in Richland just before 3 p.m.

The extent of the fire remains unclear, but Richland, Pasco and Kennewick firefighters were able to get the flames under control quickly, according to people on the scene.

Light smoke rises from a garage as a firefighter sprays water on Thursday’s fire at 1336 Florida Ave. in Richland.
Light smoke rises from a garage as a firefighter sprays water on Thursday’s fire at 1336 Florida Ave. in Richland. Special to the Herald/Aiden Whit

Fire crews were still at the scene about an hour later.

Thick smoke pours from a garage as firefighters prepare to extinguish the fire at 1336 Florida Ave. in Richland on Thursday.
Thick smoke pours from a garage as firefighters prepare to extinguish the fire at 1336 Florida Ave. in Richland on Thursday. Special to the Herald/Aiden Whit
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