WATCH: Electrical fire displaces residents in Colorado Springs’ Stratton Meadows area
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) has released new information after a fire displaced residents of a home off Roanoke Street over the weekend.
As seen in the video above, a fire erupted the evening of Saturday, Oct. 4. CSFD says that when crews arrived, they entered the home and found a couch on fire. The fire was under control about 15 minutes after they arrived, a spokesperson with CSFD said.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department says that "an electrical malfunction ignited the couch."
Here are some tips to prevent electrical fires in your home, per CSFD:
- Never overload outlets or power strips
- Replace damaged cords immediately
- Keep furniture and curtains away from outlets and heat sources
- Test smoke alarms monthly
- Always know two ways out of every room in your home and practice getting out of those areas quickly
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