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Posted: Fri 3:42 PM, Feb 26, 2010

Reporter: 13 news

Updated: Fri 9:10 PM, Feb 26, 2010

Electrical Failure Cause For Topeka House Fire

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TOPEKA, Kansas (WIBW) -- The Topeka Fire Department says a failure of electrical equipment was the cause of a house fire Friday afternoon.

Crews responded to a fire around 1:15 pm on Friday at 2425 SW 22nd Street.

When fire fighters arrived on scene, flames were shooting out of the windows.

Crews were able to quickly put-out the fire that started in the living room within five to ten minutes.

Authorities say a mother and daughter that were inside the home were able to get-out safely with no injuries.

Estimated damage is $32,000.

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