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Mulch fire results in damage to Hamilton home

The Hamilton Fire Department responded to a call this afternoon in the 3900 block of Freeman Avenue for a mulch fire. STAFF FILE PHOTO

The Hamilton Fire Department responded to a call this afternoon in the 3900 block of Freeman Avenue for a mulch fire. STAFF FILE PHOTO
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By Wayne Baker
June 2, 2017
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The Hamilton Fire Department responded to a call this afternoon in the 3900 block of Freeman Avenue for a mulch fire.

The fire caused moderate damage to the home, according to fire officials, but no injuries were reported.

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Fire Investigator Trevor Snider said firefighters had the incident under control in about an hour.

“Everything went well out there and nobody was injured,” Snider said.

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Sometimes, due to heat, decomposing mulch can start to smolder. As a precaution, fire officials have previously said people should not throw cigarette butts into mulch.

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