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Smoke reported after electrical issue in residence

Heard on: Hillsborough FL Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Overloaded power strip with a heater on it that was plugged into an extension cord.
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Hillsborough County, FL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a home where an overloaded power strip connected to a heater caused smoke inside the residence. The power source was turned off and the house was ventilated before being returned to the occupant.

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