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Greensboro firefighters help transport an injured firefighter from the scene of a fire at Import Knights Auto Repair, located at 811 S. Elm St., Thursday, January 30, 2014, in Greensboro, NC. At least four firefighters were transported to area hospitals due to injuries suffered fighting the fire.

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Firefighters battle a blaze at 811 S. Elm St. on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 in Greensboro, N.C.

A firefighter turns on a fire hydrant to supply water for a blaze at 811 S. Elm St. on Thursday.

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By Sarah Newell Williamson and Joe Gamm

Updated 9:53 p.m.

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