If it wasnB次元官网网址檛 for the quick actions of a local construction crew, a small grass fire in Langford could have spread very quickly.
Langford Fire Rescue was called to a construction site on Echo Valley Drive B次元官网网址� off of Bear Mountain Parkway B次元官网网址� at around 3:30 p.m. Monday.
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The workers noticed the fire right away and were able to contain the blaze with tools on the site.
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While he noted the fire was almost completely extinguished when the department arrived, they still doused some hot spots and soaked the area in water. B次元官网网址淪ometimes people might be a little embarrassed but itB次元官网网址檚 important B次元官网网址� DonB次元官网网址檛 hesitate to call,B次元官网网址� he said.
While some fires may appear to be out, they can still flare up later and Caven noted the department has special tools that allows them to monitor the site.
For crews that do have to do work outside, he suggested soaking the area with water first or moving to an area with concrete or non-flammable materials. In any case, he added, workers and homeowners should have fire extinguishers and water hoses ready if theyB次元官网网址檙e doing any work that could result in a spark.
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But most importantly, he noted, if anyone sees smoke or fire, they need to call 911 right away as the faster crews arrive, the better chance they have of preventing a fire from getting out of hand.
