Generator causes house fire in Kent

Published 12:18 pm Friday, January 20, 2012

KENT — The Kent Fire Department says a fire was caused by a portable generator too close to a home where it was being used because a power outage.

It ignited the cedar siding about 10:30 p.m. Thursday.

Four people inside got out safely; one was treated at a hospital for smoke inhalation. A firefighter also was treated at a hospital and released.