Garage fire Thursday on Bloomington’s east side

Posted on January 27, 2023

*No injuries were reported and the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)*

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – Crews were called for a garage fire Thursday afternoon on Bloomington’s east side.

Authorities responded around 2:30 p.m. to the 1900 block of Woodbine Road. When crews arrived, they found smoke and fire coming from the garage.

Authorities say the fire was contained to the garage, was quickly put out, but not before the first and second floors of the home sustained smoke and water damage.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the blaze is still under investigation.

Four people were displaced from the home, but they did not request help from the Red Cross.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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