Small fire at Cobo Center forces evacuation at auto show in Detroit; no injuries reported

Small fire forces Detroit auto show evacuation

DETROIT — Authorities say a small fire has forced an evacuation of the auto show in Detroit. No injuries were immediately reported.

Fire Department spokeswoman Katrina Butler says the fire at Cobo Center was reported Thursday afternoon. She says it may have been an electrical fire. The exhibit area of the North American International Auto Show was evacuated.

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North American International Auto Show: www.naias.com/