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Multiple cars damaged by fire in Piedmont Atlanta Hospital parking deck

The fire damaged at least six cars and destroyed three.

Credit: Lindsey Hixson

Credit: Lindsey Hixson

The fire damaged at least six cars and destroyed three.
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Feb 18, 2020

Several cars went up in flames Monday morning in the parking deck of Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Channel 2 Action News reported.

The flames broke out about 7 a.m. in the deck along Peachtree Street and Collier Road, which is meant for the hospital’s employees, the news station reported. At least six cars were damaged and three were destroyed, according to Channel 2.

A video taken by a witness shows the cars engulfed in flames, Channel 2 reported.

The cause of the fire is not clear. No one was injured.

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