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2 alligators, 1 turtle escape Ore. fire

The Columbian
Published: February 16, 2012, 4:00pm

ALBANY, Ore. (AP) — An Albany, Ore., Fire Department spokeswoman says two small alligators, a snapping turtle and a cat all survived a garage fire.

Spokeswoman Wanda Omdahl says the alligators and turtle were housed in the garage and were rescued Friday night and moved to a safe spot. A cat named Dottie also escaped the fire.

No people were injured.

Damage to the building and contents was estimated at $30,000.

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