Minor Fire Wednesday Morning

On Wednesday morning, a minor fire incident occurred at the Seneca Health and Rehabilitation facility located on Highway 59. The fire, which originated from an electrical short in an attic above a storage room, was swiftly contained by a quick-thinking employee who used a fire extinguisher. Chief Richie Caudill of the Seneca Fire Department confirmed the incident, emphasizing the seriousness with which his department approached the situation due to the facility’s elderly residents. He said one employee experienced minor smoke inhalation during the incident…