NEWPORT BEACH — A nail that punctured an electrical wire is believed to have ignited a fire that caused $100,000 worth of damage Tuesday night, authorities said.
Firefighters were called to Harbor Ridge Drive before 11 p.m. after a neighbor walking a dog noticed a fire in the home, said Jennifer Schulz, spokeswoman for the Newport Beach Fire Department.
The neighbor also alerted the residents of the home, who were able to get out of the house without any injuries.
Firefighters arrived to find the fire burning near the rear roof, Schulz said. They battled the blaze from the roof and the inside, getting it under control in about 40 minutes.
“It appears they were doing construction earlier that day,” Schulz said.
Sometime after the construction work was done for the day, the fire is believed to have been ignited by an electrical wire that had been punctured and caused a short circuit.
This was a newspaper article published in The Orange County Register by Salvador Hernandez.
Never underestimate what electricity can do to your home or business! This was just a simple nail that caused so much damage due to a short circuit. What about those light switches and/or receptacles that no longer work? Most people think its no big deal, I will take care of it later. Later may be to late!
When a receptacle, light, light switch or any other electrical device stops working, there IS a reason. That reason could be something simple, or it could be extensive. Either way, it must be addressed immediately. Waiting for later will not cut it.
LATER MAY COST A LOT OF MONEY!!!
