MONROE — After Monroe firefighters handled a brush fire near a home Saturday, the fire marshal’s office posted on social media to warn residents about the danger of brush and grass fires.
The fire departments responded to a grass fire behind a home off of Elm Street. The fire, which officials estimated to be about 120 feet by 60 feet in size, was close to catching the house on fire.
Following that grass fire, the fire marshal’s office took to Facebook to remind residents burning is only allowed on certain days in town and a permit from the fire marshal’s office is required. And when burning, residents should always be prepared and have a hose available.
Residents should never turn their back on a fire and should make sure to clear the area of any leaves, grass and twigs before burning and have a pit if possible.
“Common sense certainly prevails,” the fire marshal’s office said. “Be safe.”
from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Warnings-follow-Monroe-grass-fire-13729534.php
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