No one injured in car repair shop fire

Hall County Fire Rescue (HCFR), along with City of Gainesville Fire units, responded to a reported fire in the 300 block of Highland Terrace in Gainesville early Thursday evening.

HCFR NEWS RELEASE:

“Fire crews arrived and found heavy smoke emitting from a repair shop in an approximately 2,600-square-foot metal structure.

“…fire personnel discovered a car burning inside the building. The fire was extinguished quickly and crews worked to remove smoke from the structure.

Preliminary reports from workers on scene indicate there were routine repairs taking place when the fire broke out. However, the cause remains under investigation.

No injuries were reported.”