Gig Harbor, Washington - Structure Damaged After Brush Fire
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Gig Harbor, Washington – Structure Damaged After Brush Fire

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Posted on April 30, 2019

Gig Harbor, Washington (April 29, 2019) – A two-acre brush fire in the Rocky Bay area near Gig Harbor also damaged a structure on Monday afternoon. People evacuated the area as the fire spread, but no injuries have been reported among residents and the responding fire crews from Key Peninsula Fire. According to the fire marshal, the cause of the brush fire appeared to be improper burning.

About Fire

Washington counts as the 5th state most prone to wildfire from 2017 wildfire risk analysis, and ranks 8th in a 2018 study by number of fires that happened. The US Fire Administration has recorded 15 home fire fatalities this year within Washington, showing the destruction fire is capable of doing. Similar to what happened in this case, a lot of brush fires happen near homes, and left unchecked, fire can easily spread to any structure.

In another brush fire incident, a speaker from the Eastside Fire and Rescue has mentioned a few reminders on how to prevent brush fire. Homeowners are urged to complete their spring cleaning, and to create a defensible space around the home by clearing trees and brush. Additionally, the limbs of trees should be cut to at least 15 feet off the ground. Any object that send out fires should be handled with absolute care. Common objects such as lit matches and cigarette butts can also easily cause a fire within dry brush. Should fire be used in an outdoor space, one must assess the surroundings to make sure fire would not have a possibility to spread out. Finally, before leaving an area where fire was used, one must ensure that any fires must be extinguished completely. Preventing brush fires from happening is everyone’s responsibility, and careful use of fire can ensure the safety of not only one’s self, but hundreds of others.

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Note: The exact location of the fire has not been provided.