UPDATE: Overloaded extension cord likely cause of Lakewood home fire

An overloaded extension cord was likely what caused the fire that destroyed a Lakewood home last night, an official told TLS.

The Fire ripped through the home around 7:30 PM.

The home’s occupants managed to escape the home in time, but one firefighter suffered burns.

Authorities are still investigating.

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