TURNER — Discarded ashes from a wood stove or fireplace sparked a blaze that scorched about an acre of woods early Wednesday morning at 7 Briggs Road.
No structures were threatened and there were no injuries, Turner Fire Rescue Chief Nick Merry said.
He said an Androscoggin County Sheriff’s deputy was at the scene at 1:07 a.m. when crews arrived.
The chief said the fire was started by a homeowner who disposed of 3-day-old ashes from a wood stove or fireplace.
Anyone disposing of ashes from indoors should take special care, he said.
Merry said residents should be aware that any outside burning in the current dry weather puts homes and the woods at risk. Even small campfires pose too much risk, he said.
Turner Fire Rescue was assisted by departments from Buckfield, Canton, Jay, Leeds and Livermore.
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