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Space heater likely cause of structure fire at eastern Jefferson County home, fire officials say

It took 25 firefighters about 20 minutes to get the blaze under control at that home in the 4000 block of Machupe Drive on Monday.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fire officials are asking the public to avoid potential fire hazards as bitter cold is expected in the area later this week.

Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS responded to a house fire in the 4000 block of Machupe Drive Monday afternoon.

Firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the garage that spread inside the house.

Spokesperson Jordan Yuodis said everyone had made it out of the home safely and a cat was rescued.

It took 25 firefighters about 20 minutes to get the blaze under control.

There were no injuries reported.

Yuodis said the cause of the fire was likely started by a kerosene heater in the garage.

He says with the brutal cold expected this weekend, there could be more fires.

The National Fire Protection Association has shared these tips to avoid fires this winter:

  • Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from any heat sources like fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators or space heaters
  • Keep portable generators outside, away from windows, and as far away from your home as possible
  • Plug only one heat-producing appliance into an electrical outlet at a time
  • Install and test carbon monoxide alarms at least once a month

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