Warmer weather means more people are spending time cooking outdoors with gas and charcoal grills. Following an Easter holiday fire that destroyed a gas grill, Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue is offering some simple tips to make sure you have a safe BBQ season. Division chief of Fire Prevention, Troy Haase, says before starting your gas grill for the first time, make sure its clean. With charcoal grills, Haase says its very important to remember not to discard the charcoal until its completely out. Haase says the fire department recommends people have their grill at least ten feet away from their house or building, and never use a grill on a wood deck.
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photo: waupun mayor rohn bishop The Waupun Common Council has postponed action on wage increases for paid on call firefighters and elected officials to get more public input. The council discussed the matter, sometimes heated, at their meeting this week and will take up the issue again at their April 8th meeting. If […]
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A house fire near New Holstein claimed the life of a child. Shortly after 2am Wednesday firefighters were called to the scene on Honeymoon Hill Road near County Road T. A child in the home was pronounced dead at a hospital. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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