Fire tears through west Phoenix pawn shop
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Posted: 07/19/2010
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By: Associated Press
PHOENIX - Crews are in clean up mode after a fire tore through a west Phoenix pawn shop near 27th Avenue and Thomas Road early Monday.
The only visible damage from the fire itself is in the ceiling area. The rest of the damage was caused by smoke and water coming from the sprinkler system.
Phoenix firefighters say the sprinklers made a huge difference in containing the flames.
Investigators say the fire started in the restroom of the 10,000 square foot Arrow Pawn and Jewelry store just after 1 a.m. Monday.
Early indications show the fire most likely started after a fan malfunctioned.
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