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Space heater believed cause of Houk Street fire

By RICHARD JENKINS

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IRONWOOD - A fire that started Saturday night in a Houk Street house is believed to be caused by a space heater.

"The fire appears to have started from a space heater and an extension cord not rated to support operation of this device," an Ironwood Public Safety Department official said in a news release. The homeowners reported the fire near an outlet in the kitchen, according to the release, and it quickly spread to the second floor and attic areas.

Firefighters from Ironwood and Hurley responded to the structure on the 300 block of E. Houk S...

 
 
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