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Maitland firefighters knock down fire that destroyed 3 city-owned vehicles

Fire chief estimates nearly $1M in damage, city spokesperson says

Maitland fire damages three city vehicles. (City of Maitland)

MAITLAND, Fla. – Maitland firefighters knocked down a fire early Wednesday that destroyed three city-owned vehicles, including a back-up rescue vehicle, a city spokesperson said.

The fire broke out at the city’s Public Works Department facility on Fennell Street, located next to the fire station and police department.

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“The three damaged vehicles include an emergency rehabilitation vehicle, a backup rescue vehicle and a skid-steer (not a fire vehicle),” a city spokesperson said in a statement.

The city also said the fire chief estimated almost $1 million in damage from the fire.

There were no injuries reported.

No other information, including how the fire started, has been released.


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