Kent Regional Fire Authority fire units were dispatched at 6:45 p.m. to a residential fire in the 9300 block of E James Street One ladder truck, three fire engines and multiple support apparatus arrived to find the home heavily involved, with smoke and flames showing from the front side.
The unoccupied house was significantly damage throughout. Early estimates of loss are in the $100,000 to $125,000 range. Investigators are still on scene working to isolate the cause of this blaze.
No one was injured.
Safety message
While we are nearing the end of winter it is still very important to use a great deal of care when using space heaters, baseboards or other direct sources of heat. The leading cause of space heater fires is flammable materials stored too close to the heat source. Make sure that you use space heaters, and other heating units as instructed by the manufacturer.
