Firefighters battled a massive blaze at an Ohio car dealership Monday morning that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.
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Around 12:30 p.m., Cleveland firefighters were called to Byright Auto Sales after two buildings, a repair shop and the offices caught fire. This is reported by CBS affiliate WOIO.
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A total of 60 firefighters, five engines, four ladders and two rescue teams responded.
The fire then flared up again and the fire brigade was called around 7 am
No injuries were reported at the scene, but damage is estimated at $500,000.
“It couldn’t have been at a worse time. It’s the slowest part of the season. Our biggest season is the end of February when income taxes come in. At this stage of the game we are building cars to prepare for the season, but now everything has been destroyed,” said Chuck Sullivan, owner of Byright Auto Sales.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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