[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: **Correction**Evening Fire Damages Home

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**Correction**Evening Fire Damages Home

COLUMBIA, MO (August 8, 2012) - Evening Fire Damages Home 

 

Columbia Fire Fighters were called at 08:56 pm on Tuesday, August 07, 2012, to 111 Fyfer Place for a reported residential structure fire. 

Upon their arrival at 09:01pm crews reported light smoke showing from the rear of the home. Crews investigated and found the origin of the fire to be a back bedroom.  The fire was contained to this room and quickly extinguished.  Two adults and two children were in the home at the time of the fire.   One adult was transported to University Hospital for burns sustained to an extremity.  One of the children was also evaluated for smoke inhalation.  

Assistant Fire Marshal Tim Bach investigated the fire and determined the cause to be an electrical malfunction of musical equipment.  He released a preliminary damage estimate of $ 15,000.00.  

The Columbia Fire Department wants to remind residents that working smoke alarms do save lives. Test your smoke alarms at least once a month by pressing the test button. Replace smoke alarm batteries at least once a year. Replace smoke alarms every 10 years. To ensure adequate protection, place smoke alarms in every sleeping room, and in a common area on every floor. If you cannot afford a smoke alarm, call the Columbia Fire Department at 573-874-7556 to schedule an appointment to have free smoke alarms installed. For residences who need assistance in checking their smoke alarms, they can also contact the Columbia Fire Department.


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