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The owner was home at the time of the fire and was located safe outside the house. The vehicle was a total loss and the house sustained moderate heat and smoke damage to the kitchen and attic area with minor smoke damage to the rest of the house.
The Danville Fire Department responded with three engines, a ladder truck, four command units, a safety officer, a utility vehicle and a Fire Marshal. Twenty two fire personnel were on the scene for 2 hours and 20 minutes. The Danville Life Saving Crew, Danville Electric Department, Danville Water and Gas Department and Danville Police Department assisted on scene.
The cause of the fire was investigated by the Fire Marshal’s office and determined to be a shorted out battery in the vehicle under the carport.
Chris Key
Battalion Chief