CAUSE DETERMINED ON LAST WEEKEND'S CARPORT FIRE IN TIGARD
Posted: January 27th, 2012 11:56 AM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-01/1214/51209/Hallwood_fire.jpg (Remants of Burned Cars and Carport)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-01/1214/51209/CarportFire1-21-12.pdf (Press Release)
***UPDATE***
Fire investigators have concluded that the most probable cause of an accidental fire that destroyed or damaged twelve cars and a carport at a Tigard apartment complex was the improper disposal of fireplace ashes. Buried beneath layers of burned and melted rubbish, investigators found evidence of the ashes. "Never dispose of hot ashes in a compost pile, paper bag, box, or any other combustible containers, such as a plastic garbage can or yard waste barrel", warns Cassandra Ulven of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue. "Ashes can stay hot for up to five days." It's imperative that ashes, charcoal briquettes or smoking materials are disposed of in a metal container with a lid, away from any combustible materials.
See this brochure for fireplace tips: http://www.tvfr.com/safetytips/fire/prevent/Docs/Fireplaces2011.pdf
The damage estimate is $150,000. No one was hurt as a result of the fire.
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