[Press Release] : Oven fire causes minor damage to central Columbia home

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Captain Eric Hartman - (573) 874-7644

Oven fire causes minor damage to central Columbia home

COLUMBIA, MO (July 1, 2008) - Columbia firefighters were called at 7:18
p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, to 301 West Parkway Dr. for a report of a
structure fire.

Firefighters arrived and observed light smoke coming from the home.
Fire crews entered the home, where they discovered flames inside the
oven, originating from a sheet of cookies. The crews attempted to open
the oven and discovered the door was locked with the appliance in
"self-clean" mode. Fire Fighters then used tools to force entry into the
oven and extinguish the flames. There was extensive damage to the stove
and smoke damage throughout the home. There were no injuries and damage
is estimated at $1,000. The home is owned by Lou and Rachel Mazzocco.

Investigators from the Columbia Fire Department were on-scene and at
this time the cause remains under investigation pending further
examination of the stove.

Residents are reminded to remain attentive while performing any type of
cooking inside their home and never leave cooking unattended.

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