Cole County firefighters respond to fire caused by resident trying to burn leaves
Cole County firefighters responded to the 7400 block of Heritage Highway on Monday afternoon for a fire that was threatening a residence.
Firefighters said a resident had been burning leaves on Sunday and the embers reignited.
Firefighters said a shed, personal belongings and some riding lawn mowers caught on fire.
The fire has been extinguished but a half-acre of land was burned.
Firefighters do not have an estimate for the cost of damage.