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Initech

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Fri Jul 19, 2013, 02:12 PM Jul 2013

Chicago Area Fireworks Store Set On Fire, Causes Colorful Display

FULTON COUNTY-- Officials are investigating what may have caused a fireworks store in Rochester to go up in flames late Wednesday night.

Firefighters were called out to Windy City Fireworks in the 1400 block of West 18th Street (State Road 14) just before 10 p.m. Wednesday.

When firefighters arrived, the 16,000 square foot warehouse was completely engulfed by flames.

According to the Fulton County Sheriff's Department, the building also housed an antiques store.

WSBT has learned every fire department in Fulton County was at the scene, trying to battle the flames.

Since the building did house fireworks, we're told firefighter had to dodge fireworks that were being activated by the flames.

http://www.wsbt.com/news/wsbt-breaking-news-multiple-departments-responding-to-fire-at-rochester-fireworks-business-20130717,0,4222888.story


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Chicago Area Fireworks Store Set On Fire, Causes Colorful Display (Original Post) Initech Jul 2013 OP
Just sit back and enjoy the show liberal N proud Jul 2013 #1
Remember the great San Diego fireworks fail from last year? Initech Jul 2013 #2
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