Fire Chief: Mulch Fire Still Smoldering, Crews Remain on Scene
A mulch fire near the Allen Company along I-75 off of exit 97 has been the scene of a fire that brought nearly a dozen fire departments to fight the blaze beginning Sunday afternoon. Fire crews remained at the site throughout the night Sunday and Monday, and as of press time Tuesday they remain with […]
Volunteer Firefighters, Sheriff’s Deputy Allegedly Assaulted While Aiding at Scene of Accident
Yesterday in the area of 1087 Speedwell Road, a single vehicle injury collision occurred. Volunteer firefighters were the first on scene, and were soon joined by other agencies as a fight allegedly broke out. According to the arrest records, one of the volunteers was attempting to get a victim, the wife of Gene Southworth, out […]
Kirksville Fire Chief Explains Winter Woes When Battling the Blazes
Lately, we here in Madison County and surrounding areas cannot deny the influx of structure fires. WBON-TV went down to Kirksville Volunteer Fire Department as they have recently had to respond to quite a few of these infernos, and got some insight from Chief Austin Carr about the increased amount of fires as well as […]
Family Safe After Fire on South Killarney Lane
This morning, Richmond Fire Department responded to an apartment fire on South Killarney Lane. One room was reported fully involved, and the damage could possibly be extensive throughout the multi-unit home. First responders announced that all were removed safely from the home as the firefighters continued to fight the blaze. Had it not been for […]
Fire in Berea on Haiti Road.
A fire was ablaze today on Haiti Road in Berea, Apparently a house was on fire and it spread to the surrounding woods around the house. Berea firefighters were on the scene along with some bystanders who stood by and watched the fire take place. After a couple of hours it looks like the fire […]