There were no injuries but plenty of damage in a house fire in Springwater Township early Wednesday.
Working smoking alarms alerted a family of 4 when flames broke out in their home around 1 a.m on Old Second South.
Township fire crews encountered heavy fire on arrival. A family pet cat was lost and damage is estimated at $400,000.
“Crews did a fantastic job of getting this fire under control,” said Deputy Fire Chief Jeff French. “The fire was challenging as the roof of the residence was covered in solar panels creating continuous live electricity. Crews worked throughout the night to bring the fire under control.”
When properly installed and maintained, smoke alarms can be the difference between life and death. “This fire is another example of how working smoke alarms save lives when seconds count,” adds French.
It is the law to have working smoke alarms installed on every storey of your home and outside all sleeping areas.
The fire is not considered suspicious.
Working smoking alarms alerted a family of 4 after fire broke out in there home shortly after 1am Wednesday morning on Old Second S When fire crews arrived the home was fully involved. Crews worked throughout the night to bring it under control. Damage estimate is $400,000.00 pic.twitter.com/I0YkscuDN5
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