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Oxnard Fire Destroys Detached Garage, Car

A fire in a detached garage destroyed the structure and a car Monday night, causing $30,000 in damage, Oxnard Fire Department officials said.

The 7:30 p.m. fire at 1166 S. J St. took Oxnard firefighters about 20 minutes to extinguish, said Battalion Chief Terry McAnally.

McAnally, 15 firefighters, three engine companies, an engine and a truck responded to the blaze, McAnally said.

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About $25,000 in damage occurred to the garage and $5,000 to its contents, he said.

The investigation continued Monday night, said McAnally, who suggested that the fire may have been caused by an electrical malfunction.

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