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UPDATED:
Tuesday Jan 29, 2007 |
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North Carolina
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FEATURED SHOTS
Raleigh Lieutenant Laid to Rest
MON JAN 28
TOP PHOTO BY MIKE LEGEROS, BOTTOM PHOTO BY JEFF HARKEY
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HOT SHOTS
Mecklenburg County House Fire Displaces Twelve
MON JAN 28
PHOTOS COURTESY CHARLOTTE FIRE DEPARTMENT
MINT HILL - A family of twelve was displaced
after a fire significantly damaged their home on January 19th.
Firefighters from Mint Hill, Idlewild and Matthews responded. The
family escaped unharmed. Additional support responded from Hemby
Bridge (Union) and Charlotte. The Fire Marshal's Office is
investigating.
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Live Burn Training to Ring in the New Year
MON JAN 28
SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL ENSLEY, NCCC, CULLOWHEE
SWAIN COUNTY - Qualla, Bryson City and
Cherokee firefighters conducted a live fire structural training
session for several firefighters on January 1. Safety Officers
ensured a safe operation for all concerned.
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HOT SHOT
Restaurant Fire
MON JAN 28
SUBMITTED BY CHIEF JEREMY MEARES, FAIR BLUFF FIRE RESCUE
COLUMBUS COUNTY - Fire units from Loris, South Carolina responded to
assist Fair Bluff at a commercial building fire on January 22nd. The
alarm came in at 04:05 hours. Numerous calls for additional tankers
and manpower were required due to low water pressure on nearby
hydrants.
Units found a well involved storage room and attic fire on arrival.
After twenty minutes in offensive mode, Command ordered the troops
to withdraw. Eight Columbus County stations responded along with
five from Horry County, South Carolina.
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HOT SHOT
Fire Displaces Two Adults and the Dog is Just
Fine!
MON JAN 28
PHOTO COURTESY CHARLOTTE FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHARLOTTE - A citizen called 911 at 12:21 today to report smoke
pouring from a one-story duplex on South Turner Avenue. Firefighters
responded and quickly controlled the fire. A four-month old dog was
located during the search and was safely removed. Moscow got to wait
inside of Engine 5 during all of the excitement.
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