Fire breaks out at Durham business

DURHAM (WTVD) -- A fire broke out at a Durham business on Saturday morning.

It happened at Accent Hardwood Flooring on Foster Street, near the Durham farmer's market just after 7 a.m.

When firefighters arrived on scene they saw heavy black smoke coming from the front and back of the building.

After they entered the garage they found a work van engulfed in flames, according to officials. It took about 20 minutes to put it out and the van was destroyed.

Officials say there was heavy smoke and heat damage to the garage, several other vans, and a boat.

There were no injuries.

The cause of the fire was related to the burned van and is considered accidental, according to authorities.

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