Fire Nearly Destroys Putnam County Business; 1 Arrested after Crash

8:10 AM, Nov 28, 2011   |    comments
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PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. - The State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire at a Putnam County Business.

Authorities responded to a realty company on County Road 309 around 12:30 a.m. Monday.

Officials blocked off parts of that road to fight the fire. That's when authorities noticed the driver of a car speeding.

The driver lost control and crashed into a fire truck, injuring a firefighter.

The driver was arrested on the scene. A 15-year-old passenger was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Officials say the business was heavily damaged by the fire.

First Coast News