Fire near Ninth and Missouri streets causes an estimated $15,000 in damage

Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical crews are investigating a fire that broke out in a garage at 915 Missouri at about 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

Division chief Eve Tolefree said in an email that the fire caused about $15,000 and was likely caused by improper disposal of ashes.

A garage fire broke out in the 900 block of Missouri around 2:30 pm on May 3, 2012. The garage had heavy fire damage to the inside and roof.