Renters at a home on McKenzie Avenue near the intersection of Cedar Crescent called 911 after smelling smoke coming from an electrical outlet.

Steinbach Fire Deputy Assistant Chief Mike Penner says when crews arrived there was smoke coming from the outlet and it was arcing. He notes they turned off power to the outlet and removed the plug adding it was severely melted.

Penner says, although it doesn't seem to be the case in this situation, older homes from the '70's may have aluminum wiring and when they're retrofitted with different plugs it can cause problems.

He notes the renters will need to get a hold of the landlord to hire an electrician to repair the outlet.