Firefighters with the Coffeen Fire Protection District were called to a home early Monday morning after a deck was reported on fire.

The call came in at 6:51 a.m. on April 21 through Montgomery County 911. When crews arrived on scene, they found the deck actively burning. Firefighters from Engine 110 quickly deployed a 1.75-inch handline and were able to knock down the flames before the fire could spread further.

Crews remained on scene for about an hour to fully extinguish the blaze and check for any remaining hot spots.

According to officials, the fire is believed to have started from a smoker. In response, the department is urging residents to read and follow all manufacturer instructions when using outdoor cooking equipment. They emphasize that proper use and regular maintenance of grills, smokers, and similar appliances is key to fire prevention.

The department also extended thanks to Montgomery County 911 and all responding personnel for their swift and coordinated response.