Wood burning stove causes house fire

 

Highlights
*A wood-burning stove caused a house fire on Monday. No one was injured.
*The fire was the fourth to occur during February related to alternative heating sources.
*Local authorities recommend having professionals inspect heating sources to make sure they are safe to use during the winter.

By FARRELL ULRICH

The fire destroyed the Clarks' recreation room and their vintage Chevrolet. (FARRELL ULRICH/The Rockbride Report)

Fire damaged a home near Lexington earlier this week. Local firefighters believe a wood-burning stove started the blaze. Authorities remind residents to stay safe when heating homes during the winter months.

 

 

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Click to see the extent of the damage caused by the wood-burning stove

Keeping warm this winter
increases household hazards

 

 

 

 

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