HAMBURG — The Town of Hamburg Police Fire Investigation Unit has been actively investigating the incident that occurred on West Lane in Hamburg on May 12.
Events of this magnitude require a thorough investigation to rule out contributing factors and determine a cause.
After an extensive review, it has been concluded that this incident was accidental and not a result of intentional human action.
Fire investigators identified several contributing factors that led to the incident.
A gas leak inside the residence, combined with the use of an electric dryer, was a key factor in the situation that unfolded.
This incident serves as a reminder for residents: if you smell gas in your home, please call 911 and have the fire department respond to determine the source of the gas leak.
