News 2 helps Greensboro man collect money from company after generator sparks fire at home
The generator was positioned several yards from the home. The unit was being used after a storm knocked out power. Less than 72 hours later, it started a fire. Author: Kevin Kennedy Updated: 7:20 AM EST January 19, 2021
GREENSBORO, N.C. Byron Ritter and his wife were at home when a storm rolled through the area. The rain was intense and seemed to be non-stop for several hours.
“It came through with a lot of wind,” Ritter said.
At one-point power to his home was knocked out. Ritter ended up grabbing a generator out of the garage he purchased for just such an occasion.