Shed fire on Coldwater’s west side quickly put out, extension cord blamed

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – An extension cord is being listed as the cause of a shed fire Tuesday morning on the west side of Coldwater.

Coldwater firefighters were called to 429 West Chicago near Western and Butters Avenue at about 7:15 a.m..

Chief Dave Schmaltz says the 10 x 10 shed was fully involved in flames by the time firefighters arrived.

He adds a person living inside of the shed managed to get out safely.

No injuries were reported. Quincy firefighters were initially called on automatic mutual assistance but were later called off.

It just took a few minutes for firefighters to put the flames out and they cleared the scene within an hour.