Tag: Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue

Ceremonial balloon releases pose major fire risk in Lehigh Acres

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 14, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

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 still...

Firefighters extinguish Lehigh Acres car fire

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 11, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Rescue crews were able to put out a fire that overtook a car in Lehigh Acres on Tuesday morning. Firefighters with Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue arrived at the scene on 50th Street North and saw a car fully involved with fire quickly spreading to the surrounding grass. Quick work by Engine 102 helped prevent the fire from getting out of control. The fire melted the tires off the car, which looks to be a total loss. No injuries were reported. It’s not known what caused the vehicle to catch fire. The post Firefighters extinguish Lehigh Acres car fire appeared first...