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Springs Fireplace Garage Fire Sparked During Hot Work

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An autobody shop on Springs Fireplace Road went up in flames on Wednesday morning. The building was gutted and three vehicles were damaged. Three departments responded. DOUG KUNTZ

An autobody shop on Springs Fireplace Road went up in flames on Wednesday morning. The building was gutted and three vehicles were damaged. Three departments responded. DOUG KUNTZ

On Monday, the garage on Springs Fireplace Road was boarded up. Two damaged vehicles remained parked outside. Town Fire Marshal David Browne said the fire started while mechanics were doing hot work on a van. JACK MOTZ

On Monday, the garage on Springs Fireplace Road was boarded up. Two damaged vehicles remained parked outside. Town Fire Marshal David Browne said the fire started while mechanics were doing hot work on a van. JACK MOTZ

authorJack Motz on Sep 17, 2025
A fire gutted CMG Auto Repairs on Springs Fireplace Road in East Hampton last Wednesday morning, September 17. Firefighters from the East Hampton, Amagansett and Springs fire departments responded, while... more

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