House heavily damaged in electrical fire
Smoke detector alerts residents
Two Cape residents and their dog were able to escape their burning home Monday evening in an electrical fire that left heavy damage in its wake.
Cape Coral firefighter responded to the residential fire in the 200 block of Northwest 10th Street around 8:30 p.m.
“When firefighters arrived on scene they found heavy smoke coming from a corner of the structure,” a release from the Cape Coral Fire Department issued this morning states. “Crews were able to extinguish the fire and keep it from spreading to the other half of the home. However, due to significant fire damage to part of the home and heavy smoke damage throughout the home, the building inspector red tagged the building, deeming it unsafe for occupation.”
Two people, a dog, two cats, and a turtle were in the home at the time of the fire, officials said.
“The occupants were alerted to the fire by their smoke alarms and were able to safely evacuate the home along with their dog. Unfortunately, the two cats were found deceased in the residence by firefighters,” the release states adding that the turtle has not been located.
There were no injuries, and Red Cross is assisting the family with temporary housing.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to assist with the investigation. The cause of the fire was deemed electrical, officials said.
“An electrical device charging on the bed was unable to be eliminated as a possibility for the source,” the release states.
Source: Cape Coral Fire Department