The remains of a small, controlled burn in the backyard of a St. George home that became uncontrolled is considered the cause of a short-lived shed fire the fire department responded to Monday evening.
While it turned out not to be a major incident, firefighters want to remind the public to be careful regarding residential burns.
Fire crews responded to the report of a shed fire around 9:20 p.m. at a residence on 100 South, west of the city cemetery. While en route, firefighters were informed the homeowner had been able to put out the fire, St. George Fire Battalion Chief Darren Imlay said.
Two fire engines and a team of firefighters still responded to the incident as there was concern the fire may not be completely out and that there could still be smoldering in spaces unseen by the homeowner.