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A Kent man was injured while working on his car in a detached garage on East Hill Sunday afternoon, the Kent Fire Department RFA reported.
The car caught on fire as a result of a mechanical failure and injured the owner as he attempted to extinguish the fire.
Kent firefighters arrived at the garage in the 11800 block of the Southeast 270 Street within four minutes of the 911 call and had the fire extinguished within 14 minutes of arrival.
The patient was treated at the scene and was later transported to a local hospital by a family member for further evaluation.
Damage to the detached garage was limited to heat and smoke damage with no major structural damage. A damage estimate was not provided.
No injuries to other residents or firefighters were reported.
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