Minor Electrical Fire Erupts on Second Floor of Manheim Home

March 16, 2026 | Manheim, PA

A small electrical fire broke out at an outlet on the second floor of a residence located at 28 N. Charlotte St. Firefighters arrived at 1:36 p.m. on March 16 to address the situation, immediately cutting power to the affected zone while searching for any fire extension into the subfloor.

elec outlet fire on 2nd Floor of residential. Power shut down. Checking extn in Floor area.

The fire was swiftly controlled with no reported injuries. Officials are probing the origin of the incident.

Such occurrences emphasize the value of ongoing electrical inspections in residential settings to mitigate risks.

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