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Heater to blame for Warsaw fire

by Jim Robesky

Posted: 05.04.2011 at 10:45 AM

WARSAW, ILL. -- A baseboard heater is to blame for a fire in Warsaw Tuesday morning.

Three apartments were evacuated at the Geode Apartments in Warsaw.

When crews arrived they found smoke coming out of the eaves of the building.

A handicapped man lived in the home and was able to get out safely.

The fire was knocked out with a fire extinguisher.

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