Incident Type: 
Outdoor
Dispatch: 
Saturday, May 28, 2016 - 2:39pm
Arrival: 
Saturday, May 28, 2016 - 2:43pm
Address: 
1500 block Trailsway
Madison, WI
Narrative: 

A resident on the 1500 block of Trailsway was paid a visit by firefighters on Saturday due to a grilling ordinance violation.
 
Engine 10 found a grill with hot coals positioned near an entrance to the building, within 10 feet of the structure and under a wooden canopy.
 
Firefighters located the owner of the grill who said he was letting the coals cool down before disposing of them. The crew informed the resident of the City ordinance pertaining to grilling and advised him not to dispose of the coals until they’re cold.
 
Engine 10 moved the grill away from the building before returning to service.

Posted 05/31/2016 - 9:42am
Contacts: 

Cynthia Schuster (Public Information Officer), 608-261-5539, cschuster@cityofmadison.com