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Turkey fryer catches fire, burning Ohio house

 Kim  Wendel     Updated: 11/27/2009 9:07:15 AM  Posted: 11/26/2009 7:53:09 PM
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Authorities in Ohio say a turkey fryer caused a house to catch fire as the homeowner was preparing a Thanksgiving meal.

Columbus firefighters say no one was injured in the fire Thursday. They contained it to the back of the two-story house.

The turkey fryer was set up outside near the back door. Capt. Mike Zuber said a propane tank had a worn hose that caused a gas leak, sparking the blaze.

The fire spread to a nearby wood pile and a pickup truck.

The homeowner's identity wasn't immediately released.

Zuber says one other family member was home at the time. Damage was estimated at $15,000.

© 2010 The Associated Press


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