On the evening of Tuesday November 22nd, Collins Fire Department units were dispatched and responded to a report of a residential structure fire in the 600 block of South Arrington Avenue.
Upon arrival Engine 2 reported a one story, single family dwelling with an active working fire in the front area of the home. The fire was found to be in a bedroom. A quick interior attack by CFD personnel allowed crews to make a fast stop and contain the fire to the room of origin. Working in unison with attack crews, firefighters performed a search of the entire structure and rescued one dog, which was found in a kennel crate in the living room. Personnel performed additional ventilation, salvage and overhaul to prevent further damage to the residence. The fire appears to have been caused by an unintentional/accidentally overloaded electrical circuit.
The quick stop on the fire and the save of the family’s pet was yet another excellent job by our CFD Firefighters and is a continued testament to their service & dedication to the citizens of the City of Collins and to our community! The value and savings that our department provides to the city and our citizens is immeasurable. We commend them for another job well done!
CFD reminds everyone to always use caution and not overload electrical circuits, and to never utilize extension cords of incompatible capacities with available current. Remember that Extension Cords & Surge protectors should always be used appropriately and never utilized as a means of permanent wiring.
If surge protectors are used, they should be plugged directly into the wall receptacle. Extension cords should also not be connected into surge protectors, they are not rated for the additional current draw.
We also remind everyone to have working smoke alarms in your home as well to ensure the safety of you & your family!
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