A faulty appliance is being blamed for a kitchen fire in Worth County. The Northwood Volunteer Fire & EMS Company says crews were called to the 500 block of 9th Street N around 5:19 pm Wednesday. Worth County sheriff’s deputies arrived at the scene first and used fire extinguishers to contain the flames. Firefighters then arrived to ventilate the home. The kitchen suffered moderate fire damage and there was smoke damage throughout the home. The cause of the fire has been ruled electric appliance failure. Northwood Fire & EMS responded to the scene with 11 firefighters, 1 fire engine, 1 ambulance and 1 brush truck.