Child inserts penny into electrical outlet, outlet damaged, Benton KY


A 3-year-old child inserted a penny into an electrical outlet, causing the outlet to turn black but no fire has started.
Audio|Source: Marshall County Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
775 U.S. Highway 68 West. I've got a 3-year-old that it's done a penny into an electric socket. Currently nothing is on fire where the caller stayed at this pocket is now turned to black. Central 2, Pala-Riceburg Fire Department. 875 U.S. Highway 68 West. That's 2875 U.S. Highway 6A. West. I've got a 3-year-old J.B. that is okay penny into an electrical pocket. Currently nothing is on fire where the caller state of the outlet is now turned black.
775 U.S. Highway 68 West. I've got a 3-year-old that it's done a penny into an electric socket. Currently nothing is on fire where the caller stayed at this pocket is now turned to black. Central 2, Pala-Riceburg Fire Department. 875 U.S. Highway 68 West. That's 2875 U.S. Highway 6A. West. I've got a 3-year-old J.B. that is okay penny into an electrical pocket. Currently nothing is on fire where the caller state of the outlet is now turned black.
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Location mentioned:
Near US Hwy 68 E, Benton, KY 42025
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