BUTLER TWP — A short in a wall outlet nearly started a fire Saturday morning in the third level of an Arc of Butler County group home on Old Plank Road.

Township Fire Marshal Larry Christy said this morning the fire apparently died out due to a lack of oxygen to feed it.

The outlet was behind furniture on the second floor of the building at 49 Old Plank Road, which also has an occupied basement.

“Very lucky the sofa did not ignite,” Christy said.

The building was evacuated after a fire alarm sounded. No one was injured.

After ensuring the fire was out, crews used fans to clear the remaining smoke.

Christy estimated between $200 and $300 in circuitry damage.

The South Butler, Mercer Road, Butler Township Fire District 3, Penn Township and Adams Area volunteer fire departments responded to the 1:02 a.m. 911 call. Crews cleared the scene at 2:22 a.m.