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Extension Cord Failure Sparks Shed Fire on Dundas Street

Tuesday, 1 June 2021 05:45

The damage is estimated at $4,000 after the Woodstock Fire Department responded to a shed fire on Dundas Street late Friday afternoon.

WOODSTOCK - Nobody was injured after a small fire at a home on Dundas Street in Woodstock.

Heavy smoke was coming from the shed of the home when firefighters arrived late Friday afternoon. Firefighters rushed to the scene, they thought someone was living in the shed at the time, however the person was located safely on the property. Crews were able to bring the fire under control before it could spread. 

The fire was caused by an electrical failure of an extension cord. Damage is estimated at $4,000. 

The Woodstock Fire Department would like to offer the following fire safety tips for using electrical outlets and cords:

- Avoid running cords under rugs which can damage the cord and cause a fire.
- Avoid overloading a circuit with "octopus outlets". If additional outlets or circuits are required, have them installed by a licensed electrician.
- Extension cords should be used only as a temporary connection. If permanent wiring is required, have additional outlets installed by a licensed electrician. Extension cords should not be linked together—use an extension cord that is long enough to do the job.
- Air conditioners and other heavy appliances should be plugged directly into an outlet.
- Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) should be installed in bathrooms, kitchens, and garages. GFCIs shut off an electrical circuit when it becomes a shock hazard.
- Check electrical cords for damage such as fraying or nicks. A damaged cord can expose wires and result in a potential shock or fire hazard.

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