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Hot Coals, Bad Idea, Firefighters Respond | Alexandria Louisiana News

A car wash in Alexandria, Louisiana, discovered a hole burned through a trash can after hot coals from a barbecue pit—bearing the Alexandria Firefighters Association’s name—were dumped into it. Security footage sparked concern, but the Fire Department clarified no active personnel were involved; the pit had been loaned out. The AFA admitted fault, took full responsibility, and offered to cover damages, stressing this was an isolated incident. The car wash owner, while not targeting firefighters, called for accountability and praised the department’s service. Both sides worked to resolve the…

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