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Augusta: Fire in Crimora a $700K loss

Chris Graham

Staff Report

A fire destroyed an auto shop in Crimora that was not insured, according to its owner.

American Way Auto Collision Repair Center owner William Burrow told The News Leader that he estimates the loss just in vehicles at $300,000.

The News Virginian reported the overall damage estimate at $700,000.

Among the items lost were several restored vintage vehicles

No injuries were reported in the Tuesday blaze. Firefighters from Dooms, New Hope, Verona, Grottoes, Fishersville and Augusta County responded to the scene.

 

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Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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