Early Monday morning Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District responded to a brush fire at a Washoe Valley residence. Thanks to a quick response by TMFPD, the brush fire stayed contained to the residence, and did not spread more than 50 feet despite 30 mph winds. The cause of fire has been determined to have started from ashes that were rekindled in the wind. The homeowners were surprised to hear that although they properly disposed of their ashes in two ash cans provided for free through the TMPFD Ash Can Program, after one week in the can, ashes were still not completely cold. Fire Chief, Charles Moore says they always recommends mixing water in your ash can, and leaving the water and ash for 3 days to ensure they will not rekindle after dumping.