World War II Flare Gun Sparks House Fire in Nevada
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Investigators say the accidental discharge of a World War II-era flare gun ignited a fire that heavily damaged a home in Reno.
A man who lived in the house was inspecting the flare gun when it went off just before 11 a.m. on Monday.
Reno fire spokesman Steve Frady says the man and a woman who also lived there escaped with a pet cat unharmed.
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The blaze gutted the garage and destroyed two vehicles inside. It extended into the attic and destroyed most of the roof before two dozen firefighters snuffed it out.