Article: CAPITOL HILL FIRE IS BLAMED ON FAULTY ELECTRICAL CORD.(News)

A fire that forced dozens of residents to flee their homes in a Capitol Hill apartment building was caused by a faulty electrical extension cord, fire officials said yesterday.

The fire Monday night did $250,000 damages to the St. John Apartments at 725 E. Pike St., said Capt. Brian Mills, Fire Department spokesman.

Residents were allowed back into the building ...

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