Salem Road Fire Guts Unoccupied House

Fire Capt. Robert Fowler, the arson inspector, said a faulty ground shorted out sending 220 volts of electricity through the home's wiring. That created an arcing situation and sent fire into the ranch's attic space.
June 4, 2003
Fire Capt. Robert Fowler, the arson inspector, said a faulty ground shorted out sending 220 volts of electricity through the home's wiring. That created an arcing situation and sent fire into the ranch's attic space.
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