Discarded Cigarette Likely Culprit In Small Fire Involving Railroad Tie
Incident Type:
Outdoor
Dispatch:
Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - 1:55pm
Arrival:
Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - 1:58pm
Address:
S. Baldwin St. & E. Wilson St.
Madison, WI 53706
Madison, WI 53706
Narrative:
A passerby was on his way to work when he noticed the end of an old railroad tie on fire at the edge of a parking lot with six-inch flames showing. The man was carrying about two quarts water with him and used it to put out the fire.
Engine Company 3 came to check out the situation. The bystander reported seeing someone throw a cigarette onto the tie before getting in a car and leaving the area.
All that remained next to the burned-up railroad tie was a cigarette butt. No other combustibles were found in the area.
With the fire out, Engine 3 cleared from the call and returned to service.
Posted 06/01/2017 - 8:53am
Contacts:
Cynthia Schuster (Public Information Officer)