Crime & Safety
Firefighters Respond to Electrical Fire at Dexter's Pub
A ceiling fan in the women's restroom at the pub malfunctioned causing a minor fire on Monday morning.
A malfunctioning ceiling fan is to blame for a small electrical fire that occurred at Dexter's Pub early Monday morning.
The Dexter Area Fire Department and Scio Township Fire Department responded to the scene at approximately 11:10 a.m.
According to Lt. Tim Burke, the fire was contained in the women's restroom and no injuries were reported.
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Burke said firefighters were on scene for approximately 45 minutes. Smoke and water accounted for most of the damage to the building, which Burke estimates was around $3,500.
The cause of the malfunction is still under investigation.
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"It could have been age, or a defective part. It's not uncommon for the fans to stop working," he said.
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