OnFocus – On the afternoon of May 14, just after 2:30 p.m. the Marshfield Fire and Rescue Department and the Marshfield Police Department was dispatched to a garage fire.
The fire occurred at a residence on Palmetto Ave. and the cause of the fire was believed to be ashes that were not properly disposed of.
The report on the fire stated the homeowners had a recreational fire on May 11, and proceeded to dispose of the ashes in a metal can with a lid. They then transferred the ashes to a plastic garbage container and that is believed to be the cause of the fire.
An estimated $10,000 worth of damage was done to the garage and contents of the garage.
No injuries were reported.
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