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Fire damages Pima County branch library

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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Pima County officials are assessing fire damage to a county library.

Northwest Fire says a passer-by spotted smoke around the Flowing Wells Branch Library Wednesday evening.

A total of 28 firefighters responded, getting the fire under control in about a half-hour.

Northwest Fire says the branch sustained smoke damage but that fire damage was limited to storage areas and a bathroom.

Damages are estimated at about $5,000.

Cause of the fire is under investigation.

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