Firefighters warn of danger of ice on ponds, lakes

Columbus firefighters are warning about the danger of ice on local ponds and lakes, especially with the  temperature swings and precipitation we have seen in recent weeks.

Capt. Mike Wilson, spokesman for the fire department, says that the current weather conditions make for the most dangerous ice.

If you are going out on the ice for recreation Wilson says you should be prepared.

That means not going out alone, wearing a flotation device, and having a cell phone to reach help quickly in event of an emergency.