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April 28, 2009 4:07 PM
Auburn housefire was accident
Posted by John de Leon
Investigators from the South King County Fire Investigation Task Force have determined the cause of a residential fire Monday evening in Auburn to be accidental.
The fire started in the garage wall near where the electrical meter base enters the structure. The residence is located at 31450 117th Place S.E., near Green River Community College in the Lea Hill area of Auburn.
Damage to the home was estimated to be $350,000. One vehicle parked in the driveway was also damaged.


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