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Space Heater Fires Rage: Firefighter Injured, Homes Lost
10 Feb
Summary
- Two homes were destroyed by space heater fires within 24 hours.
- A firefighter sustained a facial laceration requiring stitches.
- One family lost their entire home, with damages totaling $85,000.
In separate incidents within a 24-hour period, Cleveland firefighters responded to two devastating space heater fires. The first occurred on Saturday afternoon on E 90th Street, leading to the complete loss of a family's home, with damages estimated at $85,000. During this response, two dogs were rescued, and a firefighter sustained a facial laceration requiring five stitches after a window broke.
The second space heater fire erupted early Monday morning near Outhwaite Avenue. This incident involved a resident using space heaters plugged into power strips and extension cords, which subsequently overheated and ignited nearby items. While no injuries were reported in this case, the resident suffered an estimated $2,000 in losses.
