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Fire officials: Lawn mower caught fire inside Redding garage

Firefighters from the Georgetown Volunteer Fire Company found the mower on fire and heavy smoke coming from the home.

Rose Shannon

Feb 9, 2025, 5:43 PM

Updated 6 days ago

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A lawn mower caught on fire inside a garage of Redding home Saturday, fire officials say.
It happened at 11:46 a.m. on Redding Road.
Firefighters from the Georgetown Volunteer Fire Company found the mower on fire and heavy smoke coming from the home.
After putting out the fire, two firefighters dragged the mower out of the garage. The home was ventilated shortly after that.
The fire was contained to the garage. One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, according to authorities.