House fire in Gastonia, NC, caused by heater malfunction, destroys home but leaves no injuries.

A house fire in Gastonia, North Carolina, on December 3rd destroyed a home on Harrison Avenue but caused no injuries. The Gastonia Fire Department reported the fire was accidental, caused by a heater malfunction. The U.S. Fire Administration notes heating fires are the second leading cause of home fires, advising to keep heaters at least 3 feet away from combustibles and to turn them off when unattended.

December 03, 2024
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