Fire destroys 3 cars at Rockford auto shop, cause under investigation

VIDEO: A fire broke out at Martinez Auto Repair in Rockford early Monday morning, engulfing three cars and damaging two others. Fire crews responded to the scene at 815 1st Ave just before 7:30 a.m. and worked for over two hours to extinguish the blaze.

An official on scene confirmed the details to Eyewitness News, though the cause of the fire remains unknown. The cause of the fire has not been determined, and officials have not provided further information on the extent of damage to the building.

WTVO-TV ABC 17 Rockford

FREE QUICK SUBSCRIBE

Sign up to subscribe to custom state
Daily Dispatch emails for free

Select list(s):