PORT TOWNSEND — East Jefferson Fire Rescue quickly knocked down a garage fire at a residence on Beech Street near M Street in Port Townsend.
The fire was reported at 1:36 p.m. Saturday. Firefighters arrived to find flames and smoke on the side of the garage and put it out quickly, according to a press release from East Jefferson Fire Rescue.
The fire was caused by ashes from a stove being placed into a plastic compost bucket. The homeowner believed the ashes were cold and had no hot coals, the press release said.
“It is important to keep hot ashes away from any flammable material both inside and outside,” said EJFR Assistant Chief Brian Tracer. “Remember to use metal buckets and do not use plastic ones when disposing of the ruminates of a fire.”
Tracer suggested homeowners can find tips on fire prevention by going to https://tinyurl.com/PDN-FireSafety.