A fire consumes a home in Washington state.  Early reports indicate the fire began on the deck.  The family lost their home and a pet dog as a result. Photo KREM.com

Please, don’t grill or smoke on your deck. That’s the advice we keep giving and sadly, not a day goes by without a report of a grill or cigarettes starting the fire. We recommend solid surface decking systems that are Class A fire retardant. Read more on our website.