(KNSI) – The St. Cloud Fire Department says a dryer is being blamed for sparking a fire Monday morning.
Crews were called to a small fire at a home on the 200 block of 24th Avenue North at about 9:20. They say the fire was quickly put out and was contained to just the dryer.
The fire was ruled accidental. Damage is estimated at $500. No one was hurt.
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