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Charlie’s auto shop bursts into flames Monday in Mason City (photos and video)

At the scene
At the scene

MASON CITY – A Mason City auto repair shop became engulfed in flames Monday afternoon.

Witnesses tell NIT that explosions could be heard as a fire at Charlie’s Auto, 818 South Federal Avenue, became more intense at around 3 PM Monday. Mason City firefighters, police and city staff immediately responded to the scene. South Federal was blocked off from he north and the south, and side streets at 11th NE and 8th NE were also blocked. Numerous vehicles were attemptign to make their way as close as possible, so the drivers could get a look at the huge, billowing smoke climbing high into the sky.

City administrator Brent Trout was on hand helping set up street barricades. He said there was little information available at this time as to how the fire started. Firefighters were busy blasting the structure with at least two large streams of water. Flames were shooting out of the top of the building, mostly nearly the north side of the building.

So far, there have been no reported injuries.

More information to follow.

Charlie’s Auto fire video #1 … 818 South Federal, Mason City

Posted by NorthIowaToday.com on Monday, January 11, 2016

Huge fire at Charlie’s Auto on South Federal in Mason City… firefighters, police and city staff are on scene right now

Posted by NorthIowaToday.com on Monday, January 11, 2016

Photo sent by NIT reader, from North Jefferson Avenue
Photo sent by NIT reader, from North Jefferson Avenue
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