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Crime & Safety

12 Incidents for Lakeville's Fire Department Last Week

This week's fire safety tip discusses gasoline.

FIRE SAFETY TIP

Gasoline and other flammable liquids should be stored only in approved safety containers and outside the house. 

Fill up lawn equipment and chain saws with gasoline outside; away from enclosed areas and any source of sparks or heat. 

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Start the equipment 10 feet from where you filled it with fuel. 

Don't fill a hot lawn mower, chain saw, or other motor; let it cool first. 

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FIRE REPORT

From May 21 to May 27 the responded to 12 calls for service including: 2 medicals, 3 motor vehicle accidents with injuries, 1 gasoline spill, 1 overheated motor, 1 smoke scare, 3 good intents, and 1 false alarm. 

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