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Lehigh fire officials offer free smoke alarms for senior residents

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LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District has set aside free smoke alarms in an effort to help out its senior citizens. Fire officials said senior resident’s that don’t have a working smoke alarm system in their home can contact their safety team to set up a system for free. Residents can call (239) 303 5335. Lehigh Acres Fire said these smoke detectors are available now. The post Lehigh fire officials offer free smoke alarms for senior residents appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 Cape Coral

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Lehigh Acres crews respond to propane grill fire

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LEHIGH ACRES, Fla.– Lehigh crews responded to a grill fire on Tuesday afternoon. Officials said the fire started from a propane tank on the patio of the home, off 19th Street Southwest. The flames did not spread to the house. No one was injured during the incident. Lehigh Acres Fire Control posted a reminder on their social media, cautioning people that “grills should be set up away from your home or other structures just in case something unexpected occurs”. The post Lehigh Acres crews respond to propane grill fire appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 Cape Coral

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Help your home survive a wildfire with these preparedness tips

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LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Fire season is upon us, so the Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue and Control District is urging people who live in high-risk areas to do everything they can to prevent a wildfire tragedy. There are a few simple tasks you can do in a day or over the weekend to give you home a better chance of surviving a wildfire. Clearing fire fuel from areas on our around the home is helpful. Be sure to clear off pine needles, dead leaves, and anything that can burn from roof lines, gutters, decks, and fence lines.  Homeowners should trim back any shrubs or tree branches...

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Ceremonial balloon releases pose major fire risk in Lehigh Acres

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LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Balloons from your backyard birthday party or graduation celebration could pose a significant brush fire risk, Lehigh Fire Rescue officials said. A mylar balloon recently hit a powerline and started a brush fire. The charred balloons were found at the scene by investigators. The quick work of firefighters prevented the fire from getting out of control and potentially damaging homes. “Any of those balloons that have that metallic looking inside, the can charge electricity,” Kaite Heck, a spokesperson for Lehigh Fire Rescue, said. “We’re...

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