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Electric heater sparks flames, forcing evacuation near West Highway 52Emmett ID

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ID-52, Emmett, ID 83617

An electric baseboard heater ignited flames near West Highway 52, causing a burning wire odor. Residents quickly evacuated as County Fire responded to the scene.

Audio|Source: Emmett Fire
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County Fire, respond to near West Highway 52.
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RK advised that she has a baseboard heater that is electric, that is sparking.
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She advised that it is controlled by a thermostat, but she has never used it.
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Smells like burnt wire, it is sparking, and there has been flames.
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Again, this is near West Highway 52.
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Residents are evacuating at this time.

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ID-52, Emmett, ID 83617

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