GP Firefighters Snuffed Out Friday Morning Dumpster Fire in Downtown Area
Grants Pass firefighters extinguished a dumpster fire in the downtown area early yesterday.
On Friday at 1:20 a.m., Grants Pass Fire & Rescue and the Grants Pass Police Department responded to the reported trash fire in the 400-block of SE 7th Street.
GPPD arrived first and reported a fully-involved dumpster with no extension to nearby buildings or other objects. Engine 7328 from the Parkway Station arrived and quickly extinguished the blaze. The cause of the fire was under investigation.
Officials said dumpster fires can be challenging for firefighters as many discarded items are hazardous when burning. In addition, dumpsters are often placed next to buildings, causing them to catch on fire as well.
Fire prevention tips include avoiding smoking near dumpsters to deter placing hot discarded cigarettes inside the dumpster, keeping dumpsters at least 10 feet away from buildings when possible, and implementing security measures such as surveillance cameras or fencing to deter arson and unauthorized access.
Posted on 1/6/24 6:02AM by Sam Marsh
