Heat Transfer From Soldering Blamed For House Fire

A fire caused about $10,00 to 15,000 in damage to an Ypsilanti Township home on Wednesday. Firefighters were called about 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 to the 800 block of East Cross Street after a homeowner noticed smoke in the house, said Ypsilanti Township Fire Department Capt. Fred Anstead. Anstead said workers were soldering pipes to put in a new water line earlier in the day. It’s believed that heat transferred to the floor joist, causing a fire to start.