Fire Sparked By Discarded Ashes Scorches Doylestown Township Home

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Discarded ashes sparked a fire Saturday afternoon that scorched the siding of a home in the 100 block of Steeplechase Drive in Doylestown Township

Firefighters from Doylestown Fire Company No. 1 responded to the scene just after 2:30 p.m. for a dwelling fire.

Upon arrival, crews confirmed the extinguishment of a dwelling fire caused by ashes that had been discarded in a trash can sitting next to the house.

Firefighters said a neighbor spotted the fire and extinguished the flames with a garden hose, but not before the fire had scorched the siding of the house.

Firefighters checked for extension and conducted mop-up operations.

“Too often, we respond to these types of incidents. Hot ashes should never be placed in a trash can,” said the firefighters. “Additionally, never place them anywhere near your house. Hot ashes can reach ignition temperature several days later.”

Firefighters check for extension. (Doylestown Fire Company No. 1)