Omaha Fire Ruled Accidental

Omaha Fire Department investigators say a garage fire at 30th and Lafayette Avenue was accidental in nature: a fire pit placed too close to combustible materials.

Firefighters arrived Thursday afternoon to find smoke and fire coming from the detached garage.

The fire department says a resident attempted to put out the fire prior to the arrival of firefighters.

That person suffered minor burns to the face, which were treated at the scene;

The fire was under control in a short time.

(Picture from Omaha Fire Department)


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