Dryer fire reported

Published 9:12 am Tuesday, May 10, 2011

A dryer fire was reported at 6:24 p.m. Monday at 704 W. Clark St., according to reports.

Albert Lea Fire Capt. Mark Light said when firefighters arrived the dryer was smoldering and there was a lot of smoke. Just to be safe, firefighters took the clothes out of the dryer and then pulled the dryer out of the house.

Light said the cause of the fire is unknown.

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