Electrical outlet sparks and lamp melts causing smoke, Webster TX


A resident plugged a lamp into an electrical outlet near East Massa Parkway. The outlet sparked, causing the lamp to melt and fill the apartment with smoke. The resident turned off the breaker and called the fire department to inspect the situation before restoring power.
Audio|Source: Webster EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Engine 14, electrical issue, 8-1, near East Massa Parkway, unit number 505, caller plugged a lamp into the wall.
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It sparked and melted to the floor, filled her apartment with smoke.
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The smoke is cleared.
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She turned off the breaker, she has the fire department to check in on it before she turns the breaker back on.
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Webster, TX
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