Clothes-dryer fire contained to garage of 36th Street residence

Courtesy photo. Edgewater fire Services responded to a clothes-dryer blaze mid-day Wednesday that was limited to the garage of the 36th Street home  

EDGEWATER -- A clothes-dryer fire Wednesday afternoon in the garage of a home at 1215 36th St. was quickly extinguished by Edgewater Fire-Rescue, but not before causing $20,000 in damages.

However, firefighters prevented the 12:01 fire from spreading, which saved the $150,000 home, said Capt. Jill Danigel, the agency's spokeswoman.

The fire was extinguished in 16 minutes, with mutual aid from New Smyrna Beach. "Upon arrival crews found flames and heavy smoke pouring for the attached garage of the home," Danigel said.

"The fire was quickly extinguished and the home was ventilated to remove the smoke," she said. "Two of the four occupants, as well as several pets, were home at the time of the fire. but were able to evacuate prior to Edgewater Fire-Rescue’s arrival."

Due to the extensive damage in the garage, the power supply to the residence had to be shut off and the occupants have been temporarily displaced from the home.

The Red Cross is assisting the family with shelter and clothing.