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NEWARK -- Three puppies were rescued Wednesday night from a house fire on Central Avenue caused by a malfunctioning fan.
Newark firefighters were called to 236 Central Ave. at 9:32 p.m. Wednesday after a neighbor heard a smoke alarm sounding inside the home, Assistant Fire Chief Bill Spurgeon said.
The residents were not home, so firefighters had to force their way inside to fight the fire. The crews searching the house found and saved three puppies, bringing them out to the owners.
Spurgeon said he determined the fire started as a result of a malfunctioning electrical fan in the rear of the house. He estimated damage, which was contained to the first floor, at $2,000.
Fans are left powered on for long periods, especially to keep pets cool while the owner is away. I think that's a great application for a smoke detecting power strip.
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