The Nonprofit
A nonprofit providing mental health and crisis intervention services.
The Situation
Around midnight a second floor resident of the location heard noises and began to investigate. The resident identified smoke coming from behind closet doors where the washer and dry machines were located. The resident opened the closet door and identified black smoke emanating from the dryer control panel before unplugging the dryer unit.
Minimal fire damage was contained to the closet, smoke damage to the apartment unit, and water damage to the first and second floors resulting from the fire department’s suppression efforts.
The Resolution
NIA issued payments to cover the damage.
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