Watertown Fire Rescue responded to garage fire that was caused by improper disposal of ashes
WFR responded to a garage on fire at 1815 on July 15th. Damage was limited to the back wall of the 12 x 20 garage. The fire was started by improper disposal of fire pit ashes.
WFR recommends that when emptying the ashes of your fire pits be sure that ashes are cold to the touch or be disposed of in a metal container if unsure if ashes are burned out and do not store container next to burnable materials. BC Scott Jongbloed