Cops: Extension cord caused fire in Lakewood

An extension cord caused a fire to break out in a township home Saturday, police reported.
A structure fire at 1228 Carmel Court was reported at 9:52 p.m. Saturday, Lakewood Police Sgt. Glenn Clayton said.
When Officer Steve Kowaleski responded to the scene, he found two people outside. He was told another person was still inside, Clayton said.Kowaleski found Carmello Ramirez, 22, in the house. Ramirez was using a fire extinguisher to put out the fire, Clayton said.
The Lakewood Fire Department responded to ventilate the home, Clayton said. Ocean County Deputy Fire Marshal John Paolo also responded.
The house was deemed unsafe until the wiring could be checked, Clayton said. The structure suffered damage to a bedroom wall, and there was heavy smoke inside, Clayton said.
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