YFD responds to fire near American Legion Post 19

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) says they responded to a fire Tuesday morning.

According to a post on Facebook, the fire happened in the area of S. Virginia Drive, near American Legion Post 19.

Upon arrival, YFD says fire crews found smoke "coming from a storage shed on the property," and said the fire was "caused by weeds being burned too close to the property with a propane torch and left unattended."

YFD says the facility manager knocked down the fire prior to their arrival, and says firefighters checked the building to ensure the fire had not spread and there wasn't any remaining hotspots.

No injuries were reported, and YFD is reminding the Yuma community to never leave open flames unattended, "especially near buildings or dry vegetation."