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Kitchen catches fire in Dumfries apartment

Prince William PWC Fire and Rescuefire and rescue were called to extinguish a cooking fire in Dumfries yesterday afternoon.

Responders were called to Islip Loop in Dumfries for a fire in the kitchen of one apartment unit, stated Prince William fire and rescue. According to Prince William fire and rescue, they found that the sprinkler system had been activated and put out the fire.

There was smoke and minor fire damage in the apartment, stated Prince William fire and rescue. No one was injured.

A Building Inspector stated that there was about $5,000 in damages, and declared two units unsafe because of the water damage.

Cooking was determined to be the cause of the fire, stated Prince William fire and rescue.