WILMINGTON—This morning at 9 o’clock, the Wilmington Fire Department responded to a home on Robert S. Garnett Dr. The two occupants and their animals escaped without injury.
Though crews from New Hanover County Fire Rescue and WFD contained the fire to the room of origin, the entire home suffered extensive damage. WFD investigators ruled it accidental, due to electrical failure, which started near the home’s live Christmas tree and moved rapidly.
WFD and NHCFR want to remind citizens of a few holiday safety tips to keep in mind this season:
- Keep space heaters three feet away from anything that can burn and turn them off when leaving the home or going to bed.
- Stay in the kitchen while cooking and keep the stovetop and counter nearby free from clutter and combustible decorations.
- Unplug any holiday lights and decorations and blow out candles before going to bed
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