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Harold Bert Speaks With WDAF-TV On The Dangers Of Dryer Fires

Buildup of lint in your dryer vents is one of the most common causes of household fires. After a tragic dryer fire in their home, one family is lead to educate others on the dangers of not cleaning out your dryer vents. Our own Harold Bert spoke with Kera Mashek about the danger of dryer lint and the benefits of regular dryer vent cleanings from Dryer Vent Wizard.

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KC firefighters put out dryer fire at downtown Marriott hotel

Firefighters responded to a fire in a second-floor laundry room of a downtown Marriott hotel. The fire, which started in a dryer, was quickly brought under control and extinguished.

Dryer fires are often the result of lint build up in the dryer and vent line or other blockages such as bird nests. It is recommended to have your dryer vent cleaned at least once a year.

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Ralls County Dryer Lint Fire

RALLS COUNTY, Mo. (WGEM), BY Jennifer Tapley
10/27/15

Firefighters responded to a house fire Tuesday, just south of Hannibal.

The home is located off Route HH, near Highway 61.

Hannibal Rural firefighters say a family was home when a clothes dryer caught fire. They say lint build-up in a vent likely caused the fire.

Fire officials say a 14 year-old Noah Evans...

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