Over-used extension cord the cause of a NE Rochester house fire Monday
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(ABC 6 News) – A home in northeast Rochester had a close call Monday morning after an extension cord caused a small fire.
The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 807 13th Ave. NE at approximately 9:45 a.m.
A neighbor reported smoke and flames coming out of a window on the side of the house.
RFD said the cause of the fire was an over-used extension cord. The homeowners had heat tape, a common device used to prevent ice buildup, plugged into a small extension cord that ultimately overheated.
RFD wants to remind people that extension cords should only be used temporarily for such things that don’t need a lot of power.
A small house fire at 807 13th Ave. NE in Rochester (Oct. 31, 2022).
ABC 6 News will provide additional details when they become available.