9/02/07

Smoke Coming Out of the Kitchen Cabinets

Firefighters quickly located and extinguished a small fire that began beneath the kitchen cabinets in a 3-story rowhouse on Washington Avenue early Sunday morning September 2nd. Damage from the fire was kept to a minimal however several sections of the kitchen cabinets had to be removed and a small hole was cut into the floor to check for extension with none found. The cause of the fire was found to be a small electric heater which was disconnected and removed from the home. The occupants were displaced and temporary housing was being arranged. No injuries were reported and crews cleared the scene in about an hour.