The damaged home on Monday.
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Camera IconThe damaged home on Monday. Martin Kennealey d472741 Credit: Supplied/Martin Kennealey d472741

DFES says fire pit caused Joondalup house fire

Mark DonaldsonJoondalup Times

A SMALL fire pit was believed to have been the cause of a blaze that resulted in about $200,000 damage to the garage of a Joondalup home on Sunday.

A Department of Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman said residents reported the Wakatipu Way blaze about 7.30pm.

Seven crews attended and had the fire under control by about 8pm. No one was injured.

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