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State fire marshal determines water heater caused Snow Dragon fire | Sanpete Messenger

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EPHRAIM—A fire that destroyed Snow Dragon Chinese Restaurant in Ephraim earlier this month was caused by the failure of a natural gas water heater, according to an investigation by the Utah State Fire Marshal’s Office. Aug. 10 at the restaurant.

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