Garage that houses Franklin business heavily damaged by fire

A two-story garage that houses a business in Franklin Township sustained severe damage after a fire broke out Saturday afternoon.

Township fire Chief Lynn Diehl said the fire broke out at around 1:30 p.m. at Kitchens and More, located at 228 Indian Hill Road.

Upon arrival, Diehl said firefighters encountered a garage fire, which was heavily involved.

Diehl said the garage was converted into a business, which is where the owner was doing some grinding work when the fire sparked and got out of control.

The owner had some minor burns, he said.

Diehl said the structure was still standing with “considerable damage” done to it.

He said the cause of the fire is accidental.

Diehl said firefighters had the fire under control within 15 to 20 minutes, though they spent about two hours on scene.

He said the Lehighton, Parryville, and Bowmanstown fire departments, along with Lehighton Ambulance, assisted at the scene.