No injuries were reported, and no homes were damaged, thanks to firefighters who extinguished a grass hearth in north Casper on Sunday.
The fireplace unfolded from someone’s barbeque grill at 1126 Burlington Ave. and was reportedly threatening systems before firefighters arrived rapidly after 6:15 p.m. The hearth generally burned more or less one-zone of an acre, overlaying grass and garden debris.
The Casper Fire Department reminds us to use warnings when grilling or using heat sources outdoors.
“The grill should be positioned well far from structures, out from underneath eaves and overhanging branches,” Firefighter Eric Christensen said in an information release. “Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grill and drip tray.”
Christensen says grills must never be left unattended. The lid should be constantly open before lighting fixtures for gasoline grills.
When charcoal is used, the coals should be allowed to cool completely before they are disposed of in a metallic box.
Five devices from the Casper Fire-EMS Departments answered Sunday at the side of additional chief officials and an investigator. The Casper Police Department and Wyoming Medical Center ambulance service assisted.
