Napa Fire Sparked By Charcoal BBQ Damages Neighbor's Shed

NAPA, CA — Napa Fire Department crews extinguished a small fire that was sparked by charcoal barbecue remnants early Sunday morning, according to fire officials.

The fire was reported at a home in the 500 block of Montgomery Street at about 2:32 a.m., Fire Captain Dan D'Angelo said. The fire didn't damage any primary structures and burned somewhat into a neighbor's storage shed.

According to D'Angelo, a resident had placed charcoal ash into a trashcan. Despite the ashes being cold, D'Angelo said they do sometimes contain hot spots.

Nobody was injured or displaced. The damage is estimated at $30,000.

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