Electrical malfunction in vehicle blamed for Newport fire that causes $100,000 in damage

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A malfunction with a vehicle has been blamed for a fire that caused heavy damage to a building in Newport, the  Office of the State Fire Marshal report.

The fire,  reported shortly after 6  a.m., occurred in the 300 block of South Walnut Street.  The Minquas Fire Company responded and found smoke pouring from the building.

Damage was estimated in excess of  $100,000.  There were no reported injuries.

The office determined the fire originated inside the engine compartment of a utility vehicle parked inside the building due to an electrical malfunction.

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