Appliances, Plugged Into Extension Cords, Cause Fire

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Mobile Fire-Rescue says someone plugged large appliances into several extension cords, sparking a fire that caused $20,000 in damage to an apartment building. Appliances, Plugged Into Extension Cords, Cause Fire
Published: Tue, April 08, 2008 - 2:41 pm
Mobile Fire-Rescue says someone plugged large appliances into several extension cords, sparking a fire that caused $20,000 in damage to an apartment building.
The fire at 1406 Springhill Avenue, near the intersection of Cottage Drive, was reported at 12:15 p.m. When firefighters arrived, they noticed smoke coming from the utility room of a downstairs apartment. The fire damaged an adjacent bedroom before firefighters could put it out.
Investigators say appliances, plugged into several extension cords, caused an electrical overload.


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