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McKenzie Blaze Under Investigation by TBI

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McKENZIE (May 29) — A suspicious fire at a rental property is under investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

The McKenzie Fire Department received a report of a residential fire at 2:40 a.m. Saturday at 451 Magnolia Avenue. The rental property is owned by Jimmy Boaz and occupied by Gabrielle Garner.

Upon MFD’s arrival, flames were showing from the front left side and had extended into the attic. The blaze was extinguished, and it was determined that no one was inside the property.
After investigation by MFD, it was determined that the cause and origin of the fire was suspicious. TBI was notified to respond for investigation.