Fire Marshal: McCandless House Fire Blamed on Torpedo Heater
Contractors working on the home were "very lucky" to get out without getting hurt.
McCandless Fire Marshal Dan Stack said Tuesday's fire at a home at 8763 Wittmer Road was started by a torpedo heater being used to thaw frozen ground. "The crew renovating the home were using the heater to soften up the ground so they could make repairs to the foundation," said Stack. "Somehow, the gas line was compromised and there was an explosion." No one was hurt, much to the amazement of Stack. "They were all far enough away from the garage when it blew," he said. "They were very, very lucky." Firefighters poured water on the home to keep the fire from spreading until Equitable gas crews were able to shut off the gas about an hour later. Stack said the home would be torn down Wednesday. That is good news to a next-door neighbor, …
In this Article:
