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A faulty furnace fan motor filled the residence of Jerry Gross, 201 N. Yale St., Mentone, with smoke at 12:30 a.m. this morning.
According to Butch Warren, Mentone Fire Department, tripped smoke detectors woke everyone and they were able to leave the residence safely. Mentone Fire Department evacuated the smoke from the home.
There were no injuries or damage caused by the smoke.
Sixteen firefighters were on the scene for approximately 40 minutes.
