Fire damages several structures on the 500 block of Union Street

Several departments responded to a fire call at Union Street and Corn Avenue late this morning. The fire reportedly started in a garage on Corn Avenue where several cars are stored. The garage, which is near the Union Street Laundry, has collapsed, and the fire also damaged a neighboring residence and a building with several apartment units.

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Smoke from the fire was visible several blocks away.

The smoke was also visible from Wrightsville.

[Photo by Bob Hammer]