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Shed Fire
By Firefighter/EMT-B Brad Saunders
September 21, 2020
On September 21st at 1525 hours, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to the 15000 Block of Oaks Road for a shed fire. Engine 22, Engine/Tanker 2, Squad 2, Engine 24, Paramedic Ambulance 28 and Ambulance 27 made the response.
Paramedic Ambulance 28 was first arriving with a working garage fire. Engine 22 arrived and laid out supply line from the end of the driveway and made the attack. Engine Tanker 2 arrived and picked up the line, supplying Engine 22 with water while the crew assisted with extinguishment. Units from surrounding departments assisted with overhaul. The State Fire Marshal is handling the investigation into the origin and cause of the fire.
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