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Underground Secondary Service Box Failure

This fire was caused by a failure in an underground secondary (240/120 VAC) service box. When the power company replaced the box, they left the top of the burned box and components behind. There are no active components in this box. It is believed that the failure was due to a loose connection.

House Fire Due to Underground Secondary Service Box — House Fire Due to Underground Secondary Service Box (F21-007).

Replacement Underground Service Boxe — Replacement Underground Secondary Service Box (F21-007).

Remains of Burned Underground Service Boxe — Remains of Burned Underground Service Box (F21-007).

Components Left Behind by Utility Company — Components Left Behind by Utility Company (F21-007).

Inside the Repaired Underground Service Box — Inside the Repaired Underground Service Box - Photo by Tony Bishop.