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Crash leads to fire in Carbon County

A crash sparked a fire that burned down a business in Carbon County.

CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — An early morning crash in Carbon County led to an auto garage on fire and displaced four people.

The crash happened just after 3 a.m. Sunday on West Lizard Creek Road in East Penn Township.

Officials say the crash started a fire in McFarland's Auto Garage near Palmerton.

The 27-year-old man from Whitehall was found to be driving under the influence.

McFarland's Auto Garage was destroyed by the fire, along with an apartment above the garage. 

A family of four lived in the apartment, and all got out okay. They are displaced as a result of the fire.

Police are still investigating the crash in Carbon County.

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