UPDATE: Man Burned in Garage Fire in Stable Condition

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Updated: 8:04 PM Feb 15, 2012 UPDATE: Man Burned in Garage Fire in Stable Condition A 19-year-old is in stable condition at the University of Virginia Medical Center after being burned in a fire at Walton Mountain Garage in Schuyler. Posted: 5:27 PM Feb 15, 2012 Reporter: Carter Johnson Email Address: carter.johnson@newsplex.com

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February 15, 2012

A 19-year-old mechanic is recovering in the Intensive Care Unit at the University of Virginia Medical Center after being burned in a fire at Walton Mountain Garage in Schuyler.

Dozens of fire units were called to the garage at 5550 Irish Road after a Nelson County volunteer firefighter reported seeing flames shortly after 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Upon arrival, crews found a fire in the garage area of the building. The outside is charred and the inside appears gutted.

The 19-year-old was working inside the garage when the sparks ignited. While he survived, much of the building did not. Fire officials estimate $25,000 in damage to the garage and another $20,000 to the contents inside, which included two vehicles.

According to investigators with the Albemarle County Fire Department, gas line vapors ignited inside the garage. The fire has been ruled accidental.

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Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 20, 2012 at 07:21 AM

thanks vicky.. and you sure are right we do have angels watching over us!

Posted by: Jimmy Location: Southern Albemarle on Feb 17, 2012 at 09:05 PM

Cuttin pipes off cars is dangerous work at night when you usin flashlites with the doors shut. Its a wonder more people wasn't hurt. I hope that boy will be alright.

Posted by: David Location: Rt 6 on Feb 17, 2012 at 09:00 PM

Yep you said it.

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