Dealership Open, Having Sale After Destructive Fire
Posted: 12:42 pm EDT May 23, 2007Updated: 12:58 pm EDT May 23, 2007
LEESBURG, Fla. -- Demolition crews, insurance workers, fire investigators and car washers are all a part of the unique team it takes to clean up from a massive car dealership fire.
DAY AFTER: Images Of Fire-Damaged Dealership
SLIDESHOW: Aerial Images Of The Massive Fire
RAW VIDEO: Aerial Video Of Fire At Car Dealership
It was likely an electrical short that sparked the three-alarm fire at Plaza Lincoln Mercury in Leesburg, Tuesday.Wednesday, the Plaza Lincoln Mercury dealership off U.S. Route 441 was buzzing with workers."Come on down, we're having a fire sale," said General Manager John Killory.Killory tried to drum up business after the massive fire ripped through the dealership's service department. Smoke from the fire spread 20 miles.Wednesday, crews worked to get cars cleaned up and offices opened."They've been here 28 years, but that's our commitment. This is our first store," Killory said.Fire investigators said they're looking at a space heater and radio that were plugged in at the service department as possible points where the fire started.
DAY AFTER: Images Of Fire-Damaged DealershipSLIDESHOW: Aerial Images Of The Massive FireRAW VIDEO: Aerial Video Of Fire At Car DealershipIt was likely an electrical short that sparked the three-alarm fire at Plaza Lincoln Mercury in Leesburg, Tuesday.Wednesday, the Plaza Lincoln Mercury dealership off U.S. Route 441 was buzzing with workers."Come on down, we're having a fire sale," said General Manager John Killory.Killory tried to drum up business after the massive fire ripped through the dealership's service department. Smoke from the fire spread 20 miles.Wednesday, crews worked to get cars cleaned up and offices opened."They've been here 28 years, but that's our commitment. This is our first store," Killory said.Fire investigators said they're looking at a space heater and radio that were plugged in at the service department as possible points where the fire started.
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- May 23, 2007: Manager: Dealership Will Reopen Using Portable Buildings
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