Small Lehigh Acres fire put out from New Year’s fireworks

Writer: Rachel Murphy
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Small fire ignited from New Year’s fireworks on Alvin St., Lehigh Acres (CREDIT: Lehigh Acres Fire)

New Year’s partying might be over, but sparks might still fly.

Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue reported a small fire next to a canal bank on Alvin Street, Tuesday morning.

According to the fire department, the fire was caused by smoldering fireworks that were left over from New Year’s.

The fire department reminds the public to properly extinguish fireworks and outdoor fires before leaving them unattended.

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