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Fire broke out at ABC Blind and Drapery late Sat.

Updated: Sunday, 12 Aug 2012, 5:47 PM CDT
Published : Sunday, 12 Aug 2012, 3:03 PM CDT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - A fire broke out late Saturday night at ABC Blind and Drapery located in the 6200 block of North Lamar Boulevard.

Authorities estimate the fire caused $300,000 in damage, including $50,000 in structure damage as well as $250,000 in damage to contents.

Fire officials have ruled the fire accidental, saying the cause of the flames was oily rags used to stain wood decks sparked the flames.

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Fire causes $300k in damage to business

Fire broke out at ABC Blind and Drapery late Sat.

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