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Published May 12, 2023

Careless smoking to blame for garage fire in north Barrie

Officials say the damage total is around $50,000

Barrie firefighters tackled a garage blaze on Gloria Street Friday morning, which they say was caused by "improper disposal of smoking from cigarettes."

Fire officials say they were called to the location around 8:30 a.m. and that five occupants escaped with no injuries.

Officials say the damage total is around $50,000

This is the eighth garage fire in the city so far in 2023.

Barrie Fire recently provided tips on how to prevent garage fires, which can be found here, or you can click below to hear Carrie Clark, Barrie Fire and Emergency Service deputy chief, discuss the topic.

Banner image via Michael Chorney / At the Scene Photography

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