Crime & Safety
Brush Fire Caused By Discarded Ashes: Cheshire Fire Officials
Firefighters extinguished the brush fire on Sunday.
CHESHIRE, CT β Firefighters extinguished a brush fire on Mt. Sanford Road on Sunday that officials say was caused by ashes dumped on the ground.
βResidents are advised to put ashes in a metal container and douse with water,β the Cheshire Volunteer Fire Department said in a post on Facebook. βStore away from home or woods. Hot embers can remain active for days!β
Photos via the Cheshire Volunteer Fire Department
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