FAIRBURN, Ga. — Fairburn fire officials are investigating what caused an explosion inside a tire shop that left one person injured on Tuesday afternoon.
An explosion inside Fairburn Tire on SW Broad St. caused the building to catch on fire, officials confirmed.
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Two people were trapped inside the building, but firefighters were able to rescue both of them.
One of the trapped victims was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital. There is no word on the extent of any injuries.
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Fire officials say they are still working to learn what caused the explosion.
No other injuries were reported and no other buildings besides the tire shop suffered any damage.
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