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Emergency Preparedness Committee
Gary Sturdivan, EPC Chairperson
A golf cart caught fire in a Beaumont garage before dawn
Easter weekend and spread to the attic of the adjoining
2,500-square-foot home. The fire was reported at 12:36 am
Sunday. Six fire engines arrived at the scene, fire officials said.
Nobody was injured.
GOLF CART BATTERY FIRE PREVENTION TIPS
A common cause of garage fires is overcharging of golf cart
batteries which ignite and spread to the garage structure. The
following are precautions you can use to prevent this type of
fire:
• When placing the battery on a charging system make
sure cables are correctly attached to positive and
negative terminals on the battery. Connections should
be tight and secure.
• Do not leave unit charging for longer than needed to
properly recharge the battery. Set a timer to remind you
to remove the charger.
• During the charging cycle it is recommended that
you check the battery for overheating or 'boiling' over.
Remove the charging cables if you suspect a problem
and have it checked by a mechanic.
• Maintain your battery properly and replace it if it is not
holding a charge.
Please mark your calandars for our next meeting on June 4 at 10 am in the Lodge. ~ Jean Sandoval, EPC
Chairperson
Golf Cart Catches Fire in Beaumont Garage
Picture of a
burned golf
cart in the
Four Seasons
Community in
March 2014
