Fire Chief says never go back in, it's not worth the risk
St. Catharines Fire Services warning residents about the dangers of overloading electrical circuits in your home.
Fire crews were called to a two storey home Monday night on Park Avenue that started in an second floor bedroom after
electrical equipment overloaded a circuit and caused the bedding it was against to ignite.
The home’s only resident was able to get out of the house safely and notified a neighbour to call 911 but for some reason re-entered the home.
As a result, fire officials say the person was taken to hospital and is in the ICU.
Further investigation found there were no working smoke or carbon monoxide alarms.
Fire officials remind residents to check for overloaded or damaged electrical equipment and if additional outlets are needed have them installed by a
licensed electrician.
Chief Jeff McCormick adding "Once outside never go back in, whatever the reason, your life isn’t worth the risk."
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