Overheated electrical plug and panel cause fire concern, Bethel CT


Firefighters responded to an overheated electrical wall plug connected to a dryer and a hot area near the electrical panel in a basement. Power was shut off and the fire risk is now controlled.
Audio|Source: Bethel Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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An overheated wall plug that the dryer was hooked into, also we had the area of the electrical panel basement hot as well.
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We've disconnected everything shut off the electricity that area.
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We're going to be here to pick it up for a few minutes, but everything's under control.
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Location mentioned:
Linda Ln, Bethel, CT 06801
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