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Damages to the home, including lost property, are estimated at $40,000.
Although no one was hurt and the fire was contained relatively quickly, said Dave Nemeyer, fire inspector for the department, it could have been much worse considering the home did not have a smoke alarm.
“Had this been a few hours later in the evening, it could have been real tragic,” said Nemeyer. “These folks are really fortunate.”
Nemeyer said homes should have at least one smoke detector on each floor and outside sleeping areas. Also, he said, make sure your water heater is properly installed and kept clean and in working order. Combustibles should be kept at least three feet away from a water heater.
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