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Schuylkill fire ruled accidental

A fire that destroyed a Schuylkill County business has been ruled accidental.

State police fire marshal trooper Joseph Burns, of the Frackville barracks, said the fire that destroyed Amberdeens Bar, located at 62 N. Lehigh St., in Frackville, originated behind the bar with a power cord to a cooler.The fire was discovered at 6:43 a.m. on Friday. Damages were also done to an apartment above the bar and an adjoining building.Damages were estimated at $100,000. No injuries were reported in the blaze. The bar is owned by Edward C. and Diane A. Henritzy.