From staff reports
On Monday, Feb. 27, just before 5:30 p.m., Burton firefighters responded to a reported shed fire in Grays Hill that was threatening a home closer than five feet away.
Firefighters arrived on scene and were able to halt the fire’s spread as it began to damage the side of the residence.
Firefighters extinguished the fire which also contained propane tanks.
No injuries were reported. The fire caused extensive damage to the shed but only minor damage to the home. A nearby power pole was also damaged.
The fire started in a nearby trash pile, which spread to the shed and was extending to the home.
Last year the Burton Fire District responded to approximately 40 illegal trash fires, and three so far in 2023.
It is illegal to burn trash in Beaufort County. Fire officials state that beyond the fire hazards of burning trash, the generated smoke contains toxins which can be carcinogenic, and can cause or exacerbate respiratory ailments.
