Antique Mall Fire caused by surge protector

Gas House fire cause pinpointed

By Nancy McCleary
Staff writer

An overloaded surge protector is believed to have started the fire that destroyed
the Gas House antiques mall and the Festival Park Place building in downtown Fayetteville.

Investigators found numerous extension cords plugged into the protector, said Chris Morey, Fayetteville Fire Department battalion commander.

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