Fire call on SW Barton: Electrical problem, handled fast

Just in case you saw/heard the big response – the fire reported in an apartment building in the 2200 block of SW Barton was a small electrical fire that was put out fast. No injuries reported. Building’s being ventilated right now.

2 Replies to "Fire call on SW Barton: Electrical problem, handled fast"

  • WS snoop June 16, 2012 (11:42 pm)

    In case anyone was wondering, one of the City’s transformers blew causing the short that resulted in a small fire. Quick response by building staff, firefighters, and city technicians put the fire out right away and restored electricity to residents.

    • WSB June 17, 2012 (12:05 am)

      Thanks, official summaries are virtually impossible to get on weekends aside from the cursory information – what we reported here – at the scene- TR

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