Firefighters extinguish electrical blaze in Newberry home

Jul 8, 2024 10:57 am
Multiple fire units responded to a Newberry residential fire
Multiple fire units responded to a Newberry residential fire
Courtesy of ACFR
An electrical fire was contained to the laundry room on Sunday afternoon at a Newberry home.
Courtesy of ACFR An electrical fire was contained to the laundry room on Sunday afternoon at a Newberry home.

Firefighters from multiple units extinguished an electrical fire in a residential Newberry home on Sunday afternoon.

According to an Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) release, units from Newberry Fire Rescue, High Springs Fire Rescue and ACFR responded to a residential structure fire at 2:10 p.m. located in the 17000 block of NW 40th Place.

Upon arrival, crews found a working fire in the two-story residential structure with dark, heavy smoke coming from the doors and eves. Firefighters kept the blaze contained to the room of origin.

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Fire damage was limited to the laundry room and it was found that the cause was electrical in nature.

No one was injured in the fire.

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United Water Restoration Group of Charlotte

Kudos to the brave firefighters from Newberry Fire Rescue, High Springs Fire Rescue, and Alachua County Fire Rescue for their swift response to the electrical blaze in Newberry. Their coordinated efforts ensured the fire was contained to the laundry room, preventing further damage to the two-story home. This incident highlights the importance of prompt emergency response and the dedication of our local fire departments.

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