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Heroics and Heartbreak
 

 
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April 5, 2007  

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Heroics and Heartbreak

 

Efforts by father and neighbors save one, but 3 others die in Manville house fire

 

Wednesday, March 14, 2007 Image

Star-Ledger Staff

 

An overloaded extension cord started a fire in Manville that killed a mother and two of her children, with the youngsters' frantic father unable to reach them after saving a third sibling, authorities said yesterday.

The fire, which began at 11:45 p.m. Monday, was traced to a 15-foot extension cord connecting a wall outlet in the living room to a five-outlet power strip. The blaze gutted the house, but daring rescues by neighbors revived Noah and helped three other people escape unharmed.

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  • These incidents are always sad because they could have been easily prevented. Here are a few thoughts: 1. Label extension cords to specifically say they are for temporary use only. Perhaps lighter-duty cords could also carry explicit warnings to not use them with heating equipment or major appliances. 2. Start a safety campaign in the schools to make people aware of the risks. This could be included in science classes. Everyone should know that electrical current causes heating in wiring, and that too much load can cause a fire. 3. Fused plugs might also be a good idea.

    Jim Cook
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