5 houses destroyed, 5 damaged by fire

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April 26, 2009 by indystar | Staff

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ANGOLA, Ind. — Five houses have been destroyed and five others damaged by fire at Lake James near northeastern Indiana’s Pokagon State Park.

Firefighters from three counties fought the blaze early Saturday, and the state fire marshal has begun an investigation of the cause.

Authorities say the fire started at one house and spread to others nearby, causing damages estimated from $6 million to $8 million.

Besides a cat that died in the fire, there were no other injuries reported.

Category: Communities

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