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Overheated Kiln Causes Small Fire At Washington's Corcoran Gallery
WASHINGTON - Authorities say a fire has been contained at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in northwest Washington, and no artwork has been damaged.
D.C. fire department spokesman Pete Piringer says the fire was reported about 4 a.m. Tuesday and was caused by an overheated kiln in the ceramics building, located in the courtyard of the museum. He says the fire caused damage to the roof and some ductwork.
Piringer says no artwork was damaged by the fire, and no injuries were reported. He says the fire is under investigation.
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D.C. fire department spokesman Pete Piringer says the fire was reported about 4 a.m. Tuesday and was caused by an overheated kiln in the ceramics building, located in the courtyard of the museum. He says the fire caused damage to the roof and some ductwork.
Piringer says no artwork was damaged by the fire, and no injuries were reported. He says the fire is under investigation.
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- NBC Washington: Corcoran Gallery Catches Fire
- WTTG: Fire at Corcoran Gallery
- WJLA: Corcoran Gallery Fire Caused by Unattended Kiln
- WUSA9: Fire Breaks Out at Corcoran Gallery
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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