A charcoal grill left unattended led to a structure fire on Saturday in the 2400 block of Old Lynchburg Road in Albemarle County.
At 4:55 p.m., career and volunteer units from Albemarle County Fire Rescue responded to a report of a fire.
The first rescue vehicle arrived on scene within 15 minutes and encountered heavy smoke conditions and an outbuilding fully engulfed in flames.
The structure was a total loss in the fire. Approximately two acres of forest were also impacted.
No injuries were reported.
ACFR: Safety tips for grilling
- Never leave your grill unattended
- Grill should be placed away from home, deck railings and out from under eaves of overhanging branches
- Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area
- Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill
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Crystal Graham
