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City fire investigators say accidental burn pit likely sparked house fire; mayor reiterates ordinance
Summary
Lieutenant Morgan described a Jan. 26 house fire at 1515 North Saint Francis as accidental and likely caused by embers from an above-ground burn pit; he reminded residents the City of Wichita requires approved (typically UL-listed) containers and provided a city contact number for questions.
Lieutenant Morgan reported on a Jan. 26 house fire at 1515 North Saint Francis and said investigators classify the cause as accidental and the probable result of an above-ground burn pit. "Now the cause of this fire is classified as accidental and result of probable above ground burn pits," he said,…
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