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House fire in West Caln
January 19, 2008
Dispatched for a stove fire.
Arrived on location to find the
stove fan/vent laying on top of the stove. Cooking on the
stove ignited the fan filter. Fan Filter was soaked in grease
and was in need of replacement before the fire.
Unable to isolate breakers for the
stove and fan in the breaker box, so power to the residence was
removed. Found no extension in the walls, but wiring appeared
charred and the electrical box was floating in the wall. Also
found newspaper stuffed in the wall behind the drywall that was in
contact with the wiring.
Home also did not have heat since
sometime Friday.
FM28 was advised of the conditions
inside the residence, and DOH was advised as well. Residential
Aide was advised to have the residence sheltered in a proper
facility until the wiring and the heat were inspected and approved
by FM28. |