PROPANE GRILL FIRE SPREADS TO HOUSE SIDING IN RURAL MENTOR

On Tuesday, July 7 at approximately 6:44 p.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a residential structure fire in Section 3 of Woodside Township in rural Mentor. The Mentor Fire Department also responded.

The homeowners reported that the fire originated from a propane grill next to the residence and spread to the siding. They were able to extinguish the fire prior to the arrival of law enforcement. The fire department then conducted additional checks to ensure the fire was completely extinguished. There were no injuries reported.

No further information will be released.