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House Fire
By Firefighter/EMT-B Brad Saunders
February 4, 2021
On February 4th at 1:09 AM, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to the 28000 Block of River Watch Drive in Mechanicsville for a house fire. Engine Tanker 2 responded. Upon arrival, Engine Tanker 2 assisted Mechanicsville with salvage and overhaul after the bulk of the fire was extinguished by first arriving units.
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