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Wall Heater Sparks Fire at Residential Property, Newport News VA

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Near Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23602

A fire was reported at a residence near Wilmot Lane caused by a wall heater that sparked and melted the electrical outlet, producing smoke.

Audio|Source: Newport News Fire
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Central Residential Fire, near Wilmot Lane, near Wilmot Lane.
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Allerating Station 9.
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Engine 5, engine 6, engine 10, EMS3, ladder 6, ladder 9, medic 4, medic 5, rescue 2, safety 2. Respond priority for a structural residential fire, near Wilmot Lane.
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Battalion 2, Engine 3, Engine 5, Engine 6, Engine 10, Emis 3, Ladder 6, Ladder 9, Medic 4, Medics 5, Rescue 2, Safety 2,
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Response Party for a Structural Residential Fire near Wilmot Lane, cross the street to stand and drive.
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Complaint, the space heat that is put into the wall, sparked, then the plug is melted, the wall is warm.

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Near Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23602

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