Extension cord blamed for Albert Lea house fire

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Overheated extension cord causes small Albert Lea house fire - Albert Lea Tribune

An overheated extension cord reportedly caused a small house fire in Albert Lea Tuesday morning. Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to 940 Jefferson Ave. at 10:21 a.m. for the report of smoke coming from the home. Employees of the Albert Lea Public Works Department across the street noticed the smoke and called 911, according to a press release. Fire crews responded and found a two-story home with light smoke coming out a first-floor window. The h…

Extension cord blamed for Albert Lea house fire

No one was home when the fire started.