Firefighters say big-screen television left outside apartment complex likely caused blaze
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A big-screen television left outside in the sun this week was blamed for a fire that caused minor damage to a Springfield apartment. Assistant Fire Chief Randy Villines called the blaze "bizarre" and said mirrors inside the projection TV likely bounced and concentrated sunlight enough to start a fire.
The TV was left outside the apartment building Monday with the screen facing toward a parking lot.
The Springfield News-Leader reported that one person was arrested at the scene on suspicion of an unrelated charge, but Villines declined to give additional details.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}One apartment complex resident was treated for smoke inhalation but refused further treatment.
Officials said a sprinkler system installed on the outside patio possibly prevented the blaze from spreading more rapidly to the wooden balconies above the patio.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Information from: Springfield News-Leader, http://www.news-leader.com