Repeat Fire Concerns Longview Authorities

LONGVIEW — Longview fire officials are concerned about a blaze that flared up around 11:24 a.m. on Thursday. That’s when the Longview Fire Department responded to 1830 Timpson St. Fortunately for the occupant, authorities say, the fire damage was limited to the area of the cause of ignition. The fire was contained before spreading to other areas or structural components within the residence. The cause of the fire was the use of two orange extension cords plugged into a power strip providing AC power to a window air conditioning unit.

Officials are specifically concerned that this is the same cause determined in the fire at 1707 Timpson St. on August 18, which resulted in a civilian injury and total loss of structure and contents. Firefighters note, “These types of fires are preventable by not using unapproved lightweight extension cords as a substitution to permanent wiring. The appropriate installation of the correct breaker, wiring and receptacle can prevent this type of fire.”