Fire at SW Idaho salvage yard burns 27 junked cars


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NAMPA, Idaho (AP) — Nearly 30 cars at a southwest Idaho salvage yard caught fire and burned.

Authorities say the fire started at a Nampa salvage yard at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Nampa Fire Department Battalion Chief Dave May tells the Idaho Press-Tribune (http://bit.ly/181N0Sc ) that there were no injuries and damage was limited to 27 junked vehicles.

May says it took about an hour to put the fire out, and its cause isn't known.

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Information from: Idaho Press-Tribune, http://www.idahopress.com

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