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Clogged Dryer Vent Blamed For House Fire

LAKEWOOD – A dryer vent is being blamed for a house fire.

On Tuesday around 3:30 p.m. the Lakewood Fire Department along with Ashville, Busti, and Celoron Fire Departments were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 135 W. Summit Ave in the village of Lakewood.

Upon extinguishing the fire, the Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team was requested to conduct an origin and cause investigation. The investigation found that the fire originated in the laundry room of the home as a result of a clogged dryer vent.

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