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1 person critically injured in Bluffs garage fire

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April 5th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A Council Bluffs man was in critical condition after a fire Saturday night that was considered suspicious by authorities. According to the Daily NonPareil, crews responded just after 11:15-p.m., to a garage fire at 1209 Fourth Avenue. Authorities say a roommate pulled 55-year-old Clinton Edie from the smoke-filled structure.

Firefighters were able to quickly put out the blaze in the detached garage. Council Bluffs Rescue transported Edie to CHI Health Mercy Hospital for treatment of significant smoke inhalation, where he was listed in critical condition at last report.

The garage sustained extensive damage. Officials said a preliminary investigation showed signs of a suspicious fire. The incident remains under investigation.