Work bench catches fire in N. Lewiston shop

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By Tracci Dial

Summary

The fire threatened a 30 x 30 metal pole maintenance shop. .

Story Published: Feb 8, 2010 at 10:31 PM PST

Story Updated: Feb 8, 2010 at 10:31 PM PST

LEWISTON - A weekend fire in north Lewiston Sunday was quickly extinguished.

The fire, at about 5 p.m., threatened a 30 x 30 metal pole maintenance shop.

There was minor property and content damage, but the fire was mostly confined to a work bench and chainsaw. The magnesium from the motor of the chainsaw caused problems because it's hard to put out with water. A fire extinguisher did the job.

The fire was out in less than ten minutes. The cause is still under investigation.

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