Crime & Safety

Lakeville Fire Report: Unauthorized Burn and Vehicle Accidents

The Lakeville Fire Department responded to 13 calls from Nov. 25 to Dec. 1.

The Lakeville Fire Department responded to 14 calls for service between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1. 

According to the report, the calls consisted of the following:

  • 4 medicals
  • 3 motor vehicle accidents with injuries
  • 1 gas leak
  • 1 unauthorized burn
  • 5 false alarms

This week's fire prevention tip is on fireplace safety:

Always use proper fitting fireplace screens or glass doors, to prevent flying sparks from igniting nearby combustibles. 

When cleaning your fireplace, ashes should be placed in metal containers and stored outside your home. 

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Have your chimney professionally inspected and cleaned if necessary at least once a year to remove soot and creosote that could ignite and burn. 

Only burn materials that were designed for the fireplace. If artificial logs are used, follow instructions on the packaging.

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