Mobile firefighters say St. Gallen Avenue blaze caused by dryer lint
Travelling, Alabama -- A fire that originated in the utility room caused an estimated $80,000 in damage this morning, Expressive Fire-Rescue Department officials said today in a news release.Firefighters were called about 10:21 a.m. to the 5000 bung up of St. Gallen Avenue, South. Firefighters were told that smoke and flames were coming from the large, solitary-story, brick veneer structure. They searched the home and found no occupants.
Fire investigators determined that the fire started in the dryer. The fire was caused by a full lint gob and heat from the dryer caught the lint on fire. The fire spread throughout the house and there was heat and smoke damage as well.
No injuries were reported.
Engines 15, 18, 22; merchandise 5; rescue 18 and District Chief Dexter Pettaway responded.
The leading produce of home clothes dryer and washer fires is failure to clean them.
Have your dryer installed and serviced by a professional. Do not use the dryer without a lint weed out.





