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Neighbor's Best Intentions Spark Iowa House Fire
STORM LAKE, Iowa - Authorities say a leaf blower used to vent smoke from burnt food on a stove may have sparked a house fire in Storm Lake.
The fire broke out Sunday afternoon.
Investigators told KCAU-TV that the homeowners had left the house, but called a neighbor to check if food was left on the stove.
Officials say the neighbor discovered smoke and used a leaf blower to try and vent the house. The neighbor then left the house the find more fans, but left the leaf blower on.
Officials believe the leaf blower caught on fire, which started the house on fire.
The neighbor wasn't hurt, but a firefighter suffered minor injuries.
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Information from: KCAU-TV, http://www.kcautv.com
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
The fire broke out Sunday afternoon.
Investigators told KCAU-TV that the homeowners had left the house, but called a neighbor to check if food was left on the stove.
Officials say the neighbor discovered smoke and used a leaf blower to try and vent the house. The neighbor then left the house the find more fans, but left the leaf blower on.
Officials believe the leaf blower caught on fire, which started the house on fire.
The neighbor wasn't hurt, but a firefighter suffered minor injuries.
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Information from: KCAU-TV, http://www.kcautv.com
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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