RACINE — An accidental fire in a kitchen caused more than $100,000 in damages to a Layard Avenue apartment on Saturday. No one was injured.
The Racine Fire Department was called to 2250 Layard Avenue at about 11:50 a.m. for an alarm sounding in a second-floor apartment. Firefighters found that the sprinkler system had extinguished the blaze and was still pouring water into the kitchen.
Kitchen fire causes $118K in damages
The fire and water caused an estimated $118,000 in damages to the apartment and its contents. The apartment’s occupant received assistance in finding shelter. The cause of the fire was determined to have been accidental.
Residents are reminded to stay in attendance of an active kitchen stove burner while cooking and to always turn off a burner before walking away. For more safety information, please contact the RFD Fire Prevention Bureau at 262-635-7915.
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