BLOOM TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Around 8:57 p.m. on November 25, a fire occurred at 6084 Chestnut Grove Highway, in Bloom Township, Clearfield County.
According to DuBois-based State Police, the fire occurred inside a 53×45 garage adjacent to William Anderson’s residence.
Police say a passing motorist notified the owner that the garage was on fire.
The Brady Township Fire Department with mutual aid responded and extinguished the fire; however, the structure suffered severe damage, according to police.
The PA State Police Fire Marshal was requested to conduct an origin and cause investigation.
Police say it appears that a malfunction in the chimney system of the furnace allowed ignition of the exterior wall near a point where the chimney exited the structure.
Damage is estimated at $60,000.00 to the structure and contents, according to police..
Anderson has insurance on the garage, police say.
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