LFRD Responds To A Report Of A Structure Fire On New Moody LN

On Thursday, December 26, 2013, LaGrange and Ballardsville Fire Departments responded to the 3600-Block of New Moody Lane on a report of a residential structure fire.

Upon Fire Department arrival, Car 4505 reported smoke coming from the rear of the structure. A quick size-up revealed a fire on the rear deck of the residence involving the deck structure and contents. Crew members from Engine 4534 arrived on the scene and quickly extinguished the fire utilizing a handline.

The homeowner advised fire officials the he and his family was inside the residence at the time the fire started and was made aware of the fire by his neighbor. The homeowner indicated that the fire most likely started from ashes from the fireplace that he placed inside a wheelbarrow on the deck.

The fire was contained to the deck structure.