Hot Ashes Cause Fire In Stillwater: Fire Officials

STILLWATER, MN — The Stillwater Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1100 block of Sycamore Sunday afternoon. The fire was "luckily" discovered early by a passerby and extinguished mostly with a garden hose causing only minor extension into the structure. The cause of the fire was improper disposal of hot ashes in a plastic garbage can, according to Stillwater fire officials. No injuries were reported.

Fire officials asked residents to use this as a reminder that hot ashes form a fireplace, grill or bonfire pit can remain hot for days and be a dangerous fire hazard.

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