SCRANTON
A fire that destroyed a Scranton auto shop Thursday is not considered suspicious, Deputy Fire Chief Al Lucas said this morning.
After an investigation, inspectors determined that the fire at Brayer’s Auto Service and Towing, 1013 Ferdinand St., started in a waste oil heater in the right rear corner of the building.
It spread and by 10:50 p.m., heavy smoke and flames consumed the unoccupied building.
The roof collapsed as the building burned. There were reported multiple explosions inside the building.
Such dangerous conditions force firefighters to take a more defensive position while trying to quell the blaze, Lucas said.
One firefighter suffered minor injuries but is expected to recover, Lucas said. He did not name the firefighter.
The fire was contained by 12:30 a.m. Friday
— JOSEPH KOHUT