Attic Catches on Fire at Home on Chaddwyck Drive

An electrical short in the roof vent fan of a house on Chaddwyck Drive is the probable cause of a fire that broke out in the attic on May 29.

Firefighters were called to the scene in the 1100 block at 2:35 p.m.

The fire was contained to the attic, Lara Crowe of the Fire Department said, and firefighters used about 250 gallons to extinguish the blaze.

During the week of May 27-June 2, fire and rescue personnel also reponded to the following:

• Natural gas odor in area - May 28 at 12:38 a.m., 1031 Hancock Court; May 28 at 2:51 p.m., 31 North Main Street.
• Alarm activation - May 29 at 11:06 a.m., new University 16 Cinema at Epps Bridge Parkway 
• Auto accident - May 30 at 5:10 p.m.,  Mars Hill Road and Burr Harris Road 
• 20 calls for medical service

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