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Propane fryer causes garage fire

Posted at 7:37 PM, Jan 20, 2019
and last updated 2019-01-20 20:37:43-05

APPLETON, Wis. — The Appleton Fire Department responded to a garage fire started by a propane fryer on Sunday.

Officials say residents of the home called 911 when the fire started.

A resident burned his arm trying to put the fire out.

Officials limited the damage to one area of the garage before putting the fire out.

They're reminding people not to use grills or propane fryers inside a building or close to combustible materials.