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UPDATED: Cause of Charnes Drive Fire Under Investigation

The fire marshal says he hasn't ruled out anything at this point.

Update as of 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 8:

Fire Marshal Tony Moscato confirmed that the fire is being investigated as an arson.

"Police are following some leads," he said.

A spokesman from the was not immediately available for comment.

The original story follows:

Fire Marshal Tony Moscato said he is working with investigators from the to determine the cause of a fire that broke out at 47 Charnes Drive Tuesday night.

The fire, which is believed to have originated in or near an attached garage, . The owner was home at the time, and was reportedly sleeping when the fire started at about 10:45 p.m.

"We haven't ruled out a few possibilities," Moscato said, "including electrical or intentional."

He said the investigation will take several days.

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