Candles cited as cause of house fire on Inman Rd.

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Candles cited as cause of house fire on Inman Rd.

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A blaze started

according to fire officials.

Three people

who were home at the time were able to escape without harm, said Capt.

Pete Nelms of the Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services.

Over half of

the home at 348 Inman Road was destroyed by the flames, although firefighters

were able to save part of the master bedroom, Nelms said.

The mother

and two teenagers were home when the flames broke out, Nelms said. They

evacuated along with the family dog, he added.

The cause of

the fire is listed as accidental, Nelms confirmed. The Red Cross was called

in to assist the family with its immediate needs, Nelms added.

The portions

of the home not destroyed by the fire received heavy smoke and water damage,

Nelms said.

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