Fire Causes Minor Damage To Residence On Bushfield Drive Monday

Fire Causes Minor Damage To Residence On Bushfield Drive Monday

PIERRE — Fire does minor damage to a home on Bushfield Avenue in Pierre. Pierre Fire Department Chief Ian Paul says firefighters were called to the east side of Pierre just before noon Monday…

Paul says the residents of the structure were cooking at the time of the fire and says that is likely the cause. Fire trucks from across Pierre responded to the scene and Paul says that common even for a small fire…

Paul says the residents called 9-1-1, then tried to put the fire out themselves which is a good thing to do, if you can do it safely…

Paul says the fire is a great example of why it’s important to have working smoke detectors and extinguishers in your home.