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Unattended burn barrel causes garage fire

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 08:03

The garage was fully engulfed when crews arrived

705Blackfly.com is reporting that a garage was destroyed by fire on Royston Road in Burk’s Falls, with officials blaming an unattended burn barrel.

Crews from five fire departments responded to what was initially reported as a brush fire, only to find the garage fully engulfed.

Quick action by 25 firefighters saved the nearby home, despite propane tanks being close by.

No injuries were reported, and no charges were laid. Officials are reminding residents to stay with their fires and follow local burn rules, especially during fire season.

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