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Albany Fire Department battles kitchen fire on Gillespie Avenue

Posted: 03.11.2013 at 5:14 PM

Jessica Fairley is a reporter with FOX 31 News

Officials say there is flame damage to the cabinets, microwave, and a bit in the attic; however, there is a good amount of smoke damage to the Gillespie Avenue home.
/ Jessica Fairley

ALBANY, GA -- Albany fire officials are investigating a fire that happened at a home located at 1506 Gillespie Avenue.

Authorities believe the fire started in the kitchen near the microwave.

Officials say there is flame damage to the cabinets, microwave, and a bit in the attic. There's also a good amount of smoke damage throughout the home.

The owner of the home was inside the residence at the time of the fire but she escaped without suffering any injuries.

Damages to the home are estimated at approximately $5,000.

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