Credit: Edgely Fire Company
A late Tuesday night fire caused serious damage to a home in Bristol Township’s Levittown section.
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The fire was dispatched just past 10:15 p.m. in the 200 block of Dogwood Drive.
Crews rushed to the scene and found fire in the front bedroom and flames extending down the hallway, according to Edgely Fire Company Chief Brian Cirard.
Firefighters were able to get the blaze under control by 10:37 p.m., Cirard said.
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No injuries were reported.
Fire Marshal Kevin Dippolito said the fire started in a bedroom near a power strip and other electrical cords.
The fire marshal said the residence “suffered significant fire damage.”
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When the fire broke out, there were two adults and two young grandchildren inside, Dippolito said.
The resident reported hearing two loud popping noses and spotted flames and smoke coming from the bedroom a short time later, Dippolito told LevittownNow.com.
Due to the damage, the family stayed with relatives overnight, officials said.
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The Edgely Fire Company was assisted by the Levittown No. 2, Newportville, and Third District fire companies.
The U.S. Fire Administration provides the following tips to help prevent electrical fires:
- Do not overload outlets.
- Insert plugs fully into sockets.
- Never force a three-prong cord into a two-slot outlet.
- Install tamper-resistant electrical outlets if you have young children.
- Replace wall outlets if plugs do not fit snugly.
- Do not overload power strips.
- Use power strips that have internal overload protection.
- Replace worn, old or damaged extension cords right away.
- Avoid putting cords where they can be damaged or pinched, like under a carpet or rug.
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