Firefighters suspect dishwasher sparked house fire in Geauga County
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Posted: 02/02/2012
MUNSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio - Firefighters in Geauga County are pointing to a dishwasher as the cause of a house fire in Geauga County earlier this week.
The fire happened Monday afternoon on Rockhaven Drive in Munson Township.
Fire crews said the house was a total loss. Everyone who was home made it out safely.
The assistant fire chief told the Geauga County Maple Leaf that flames were shooting from the house when firefighters arrived at the scene.
In the following 911 call, the homeowner tells police her dishwasher is on fire and flames are shooting out.
Dispatcher: "Your what's on fire?" Caller: "My dishwasher!"
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Keep following newsnet5.com for the latest information on this fire and our investigation into appliance fire danger . Our full investigation airs Thursday night at 11 p.m.
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