Thursday, February 26, 2015

CLOTHES DRYER FIRE DAMAGES TOPPENISH HOME IN WASHINGTON STATE. SMOKE ALARM ALERTED THE RESIDENTS




FEBRUARY 26, 2015

TOPPENISH, WASHINGTON

A home was damaged after a fire started in a clothes dryer Wednesday morning, according to a Toppenish Fire Department news release.

At 7:03 a.m., the Toppenish Fire Department responded to the home in the 200 block of Robart Lane. 


Firefighters said a smoke detector alerted a 13-year-old boy who was inside with his three brothers, while their parents were away at work.

The boy went to the laundry room and found the dryer in flames, which spread quickly, according to the news release. The brothers left the house and called 911.

The parents were at work at the time of the fire. 
The brothers ages 4, 8, 13 and 14 were all able to get out OK. 
The family is now staying with relatives.

According to the news release, firefighters contained the fire to the utility room and bathroom. Part of the attic was also damaged. Damage is estimated between $35,000 and $40,000. 

An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway, but firefighters believe it started in the dryer, which was running when the fire broke out.