Firepit Ashes Cause Fire Damaging Two Cedar Rapids Homes

family by firepit

Photo: noblige / iStock / Getty Images

(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Cedar Rapids firefighters are reminding folks about the dangers of not managing firepits, and properly disposing of their ashes after a fire Sunday.

Two homes and a garage suffered heavy damage after a homeowner dumped firepit ashes in a yard cart beside his garage.

No one was injured.

Fire officials say ashes should be throroughly soaked before being discarded.

Photo Credit: Getty Images


Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content