Quick response prevents spread of garage fire, blamed on oily rags

Friday, June 15, 2012

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook Fire Department responded to a garage fire on West 12th Street, Thursday afternoon, that was ultimately determined to be caused by spontaneous combustion of oil-soaked rags. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under their control within ten minutes of arriving, preventing it from spreading to the attached residence.

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