Cause Determined in Four–Alarm Fire in Cabarrus County

January 8, 2010 – The Cabarrus County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the cause of the January 4 house fire that damaged four homes on Bampton Drive in Cabarrus County.

In a report released today, officials state that the fire was accidentally caused by a space heater left unattended to thaw out pipes in a hot tub. The space heater was placed too close to combustible material. Two homes were a total loss. A third home sustained fire damage to one side, while a fourth home sustained heat damage.

Crews responded at 10:57 am Monday to a four–alarm fire at the 8400 block of Bampton Drive located in the Popular Woods Community in Cabarrus County. Some residents were home at the time, however no injuries were reported.

For additional information, contact the Cabarrus County Fire Marshal’s Office at 704-920-2143.