July 29, 2010

Attic fire causes minor damage

       White  River Township firefighters responded to a reported attic fire on Tuesday morning shortly before 10 a.m.  They arrived to find a small fire in the attic space above a bedroom in the Horizon Estates Subdivision in northwestern Johnson County.  The fire was quickly extinguished but not before some minor damage had occurred.  The homeowners were home at the time and suspected a smoldering wire in the insulation of the attic.  When they noticed smoke, they called 911.  The official cause is still under investigation.  Twenty-eight firefighters responded to the call, however several units were cancelled after the fire was brought quickly under control.
 

           
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