Upcoming cold front brings fire safety reminders

Upcoming cold front brings fire safety reminders

A cold front is expected to move into Acadiana early next week, and local fire officials are urging residents to take precautions as temperatures drop.Scott Fire Chief Chad Sonnier said the department typically sees an increase in residential fires during colder months, often caused by overloaded circuits or improperly maintained fireplaces.We do have a couple of fires each year as a result of chimneys not being properly cleaned, as well as over…