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January 8, 2013

Garage fire under investigation

By Jessica Bruha The Norman Transcript The Norman Transcript Tue Jan 08, 2013, 01:41 AM CST

NORMAN — Blaze started in laundry room

Norman firefighters responded to a residential fire call Monday evening at 203 E. Dale St. No injuries were reported.

Norman Deputy Fire Chief Jim Bailey said the fire occurred in a laundry room in an attached garage at the residence. The fire was contained to the laundry room and garage area.

Bailey said the preliminary damage estimation was $15,000, which included the structure and its contents. Sixteen firefighters responded to the call.

The Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating the incident.

Jessica Bruha366-3540jbruha@normantranscript.com

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