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Members of Engine Co. 5 doused the rest of the Clinton Place fire, which broke out shortly before 7:30 p.m. Thursday, city firefighters said.
Other companies checked and ventilated the home.
No injuries were reported.
Keeping fire extinguishers in key spots around a home is critical to fire safety, but more so in the kitchen than anywhere.
Cooking equipment is the leading cause of reported home fires and injuries -- and reportedly is responsible for up to 20% of all fire-related deaths, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). That's why it's critical to keep them from spreading.
Every second matters in a fire. So extinguishers are a must.
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