Man injured, 3 garages damaged in Camden fire

Investigators say the man was rushed to the hospital to get treated for burns to his face and hands.

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Monday, January 17, 2022
Man injured, 3 garages damaged in Camden fire
Man injured, 3 garages damaged in Camden fire

CAMDEN, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Fire investigators in Camden, New Jersey say a man who accidentally fell asleep inside his running car triggered a blaze that badly damaged three garages.

Firefighters responded to South 28th Street just before 3 a.m. Sunday.

The fire had burned through one garage and had spread to two more when crews arrived on the scene.

Investigators say the man was rushed to the hospital to get treated for burns to his face and hands.

No other injuries were reported.