Fatal Allison Lane fire attributed to pinned extension cord
JFD Sgt.
Ames said the couch caught fire and spread from there. It's unknown whether the one-story home had working smoking detectors.
Rarely can fire investigators pinpoint the cause of a fire, and the
But when fire investigators later went inside the home with an insurance representative, they were able to inspect the basement and ultimately determine the cause of the fire.
Ames wants to remind people to use caution when using space heaters and extension cords. The department and most manufacturers of space heaters warn against using extension cords at all. When using such a cord with any appliance, it should match or exceed the power needs of the appliance, Ames said. And space heaters in particular should be treated like candles -- never leave them unattended.
It's just as important that electrical cords have proper ventilation. Ames said it's likely the cord in the
Just over a week before the fatal fire, JFD responded to another fire caused by an electrical issue. Investigators have determined the
He hopes identifying the causes of both fires can help save lives and property.
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