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Condominium fire causes minor damage, no injuries

Monday, April 16, 2001 | 9:52 a.m.

(Las Vegas-AP) -- Las Vegas fire officials say an Easter Sunday afternoon condominium fire caused only minor damage.

Fire investigators are ruling today's fire on the city's west side (Washington and Decatur) accidental.

No one was injured in the blaze that started just after noon. Damages are estimated at 20-thousand dollars.

Investigators say the fire started when family members were working on a broken water pipe. They were using a torch to repair the pipes when heat caught a wall on fire.

The fire damaged a garage wall and attic space.

Authorities say the family plans to stay in the condominium.

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