Fire destroys 5 cars at southwest Houston mechanic shop

HOUSTON – Five cars were destroyed Tuesday in a fire at an auto mechanic shop in southwest Houston, according to firefighters.

The fire was reported at 6:16 a.m. near the intersection of Rampart and Evergreen streets.

Houston firefighters said they are still trying to determine what started the blaze, which produced a lot of smoke.

The fire was extinguished by 7:15 a.m.

No injuries were reported.

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