July 7, 1984

Extension cord

       Fire resulting from an overheated extension cord Tuesday night damaged the living room of a house in Carefree North subdivision, White River Township, according to a White River Township Fire Department spokesperson.  The fire at the James E. Showalter residence, 915 Leisure Lane, Greenwood was confined to the living room, the spokesperson said.  No damage estimate is available at this time.  Seventeen firefighters and three cadets battled the fire while units from Perry Township hauled water to the scene.  The nearest fire hydrant was one mile away, according to fire department officials.  Three White River firemen were treated at the scene by Myers Ambulance personnel for heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation.  To help Bargersville firefighters stood by at the White River station to handle additional calls.
 
 

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