At 2138, Tramway Fire Department, with assistance from Northwest Pocket and Lemon Springs Fire Departments responded to 1998 Blackstone Road to a reported structure fire.
Upon arrival of fire deparments, structure was found to be fully involved. Fire was extinguished and crews remained on scene until 0055.
Triangle Chapter of the American Red Cross was on scene and provided assistance to the homeowner.
Officers from Lee County Emergency Services conducted an origin and cause investigation and determined that the fire was accidental in nature and was a result of an improperly discarded candle. The structure and contents were a total loss.
There’s nothing cosier than the warm glow of candlelight, but did you know that candles are one of the leading causes of fire? Your fire department asks you to please take care when using candles in your home.
Keep lit candles in sturdy holders on level surfaces and if possible, place a glass chimney or shade over it. Candles can easily be knocked over, so keep them out of the reach of children and pets, and away from anything that can burn. Be sure to extinguish candles before leaving the room or going to bed.
A message from the Lee County Emergency Services and Tramway Fire Department.
submitted by:
Lee County Emergency Management Coordinator, Nancy Veroni
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