SUWANEE - A noontime fire Saturday damaged the building housing Blockbuster Linen Services in Suwanee.<br />
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Capt. Thomas Rutledge of the Gwinnett County Fire Department said firefighters found heavy smoke showing from the back of the building, which he described as a "large commercical warehouse." <br />
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Rutledge said the fire - in a piece of textile machinery - was quickly extinguished. <br />
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The blaze caused moderate damage to the machinery and sent smoke throughout a portion of the building. The business was open at the time and employees tried to douse the flames with portable fire extinguishers. Approximately 15-20 employees were safely evacuated. No injuries were reported. <br />
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There was no damage to the structure. <br />
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The PIO responded to the scene. <br />
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