Massive fire destroys Cartersville auto shop, several cars inside

BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. — A massive fire at an auto shop in Cartersville destroyed the business and several cars inside Saturday.

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The fire broke out around 12:15 p.m. at the K.O. Automotive shop on Felton Place. The blaze created a plume of black smoke that was visible for miles.

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Firefighters initially attempted to put the fire out but were unable to. The building and up to eight cars inside were completely destroyed. A few cars outside of the business also sustained damage.

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No one was injured.

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