Per DFD Media Release:
Danville Fire Department units responded to a structure fire at 129 Chatelaine Ave. this morning at 7:02 am. Engine three from Industrial Avenue arrived two minutes after they were dispatched. Other apparatus that responded were Engine 4 from the West Main station, Engine 6 from Westover drive, Ladder 1 and a battalion chief from Bridge Street . Also responding were two Fire Marshalls and a safety officer. Upon arrival they found a two story home with heavy fire coming from the left side windows and heavy smoke throughout the structure. They received information that all occupants were outside and safe so they focused their attention to fire attack. Units made entry to the house and were able to bring the main body of the fire under control fairly quickly. Units remained on scene for two and a half hours extinguishing hot spots and investigating the cause of the fire. The cause of the fire was determined to be an extension cord that was overloaded by an air conditioner. The Danville Fire Departments Fire Marshalls’ office would like to caution people of the dangers of using extension cords to run appliances. Most extension cords are not rated to supply the amount of current that appliances require and they in turn overheat and can cause fires.
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