May 24, 2012
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Massive Fire In New Bern

The fire marshal in Craven County calls it the worst fire in New Bern in 17 years.

A fire that started at Smitty's welding garage on Queen street quickly to a church and other nearby structures.

Fire officials say a welding torch got too close to a gas powered compressor.

While it was a massive fire, the good news is no one was injured.

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