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Fire damages Winnipeg mint

Jan. 21, 2008, Winnipeg - Fire crews have put out a fire at the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg.

January 21, 2008
By The Canadian Press

The blaze broke out Sunday evening in an electroplating vat, which is where coins are coated.
Fire officials say the blaze was caused by an electrical short.
Damage is pegged at $300,000.