Hansville, Washington – Brush Fire Destroys Pickup Truck

Hansville, Washington (August 8, 2019) – A brush fire at Little Boston Road Northeast destroyed a pickup truck and threatened a nearby home on Thursday. Fortunately, the fire was prevented from spreading to the home and the occupants were reported to be safe in the incident. No other injuries were reported in the fire.

A passerby reported the fire to the North Kitsap Fire and Rescue’s Kingston Station around 1:45 a.m. Crews were able to come onto the scene within ten minutes and successfully extinguished the brush fire and the vehicle fire. The fire was determined to have come from an extension cord that was plugged into an outlet, with gasoline from a nearby machine possibly causing the spread of the fire.

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. Even within city areas, one must be wary of fires that can happen near residential areas.

If your home is near an area with risk of brush fire, there are few safety reminders to keep in mind. 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. While the fire is burning, it is imperative that it must be attended to and ensure that the blaze does not go out of control. 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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