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Blown-over light started bank fire, Wahoo fire chief says

fireWAHOO, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a light that blew over started a fire that heavily damaged the Wahoo State Bank building in downtown Wahoo.

Firefighters from several communities helped Wahoo firefighters battle the blaze Friday. No injuries were reported.

Wahoo Fire Chief Mark Meyer says someone making roof repairs had left a halogen light burning, and it started the fire after it was blown over by the chill wind.

Neighboring businesses also were damage by smoke and water.

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