Columbia Valley Pioneer staff
A smoldering bin fire at the Edgewater Transfer Station Thursday night has prompted a reminder to residents to ensure they are not disposing of anything flammable in these containers.
“We had a small fire in the main garbage bin that resulted in heavy smoke,” said Columbia Valley Rural Fire and Rescue Assistant Chief Thomas Dobbin.
The officer and two firefighters from the Edgewater department responded to the blaze that was quickly extinguished just after 11 p.m.
While the official cause has not yet been determined, Dobbin said this is a good reminder about the importance of properly disposing of ashes.
“With the colder temperatures, more people are using their wood burning appliances, and this is a good reminder to ensure that ashes are fully cooled and cold to the touch before transporting them for disposal,” he stated.
Dobbin said rural transfer stations have a designated bin specifically for ashes, noting that ashes should never be placed in the main garbage bin, even if they are cold.
