AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County officials responded to a fire near Jim Hudson Automotive Group on Washington.

Our crews on the scene observed multiple burned cars.

Multiple agencies from the county responded to the scene.

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Our crews said as of 9 p.m., smoke was still present, and officials were still on the scene.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said the call came in at 7:39 p.m.

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