It’s been a busy two weeks for our firefighters, with 7 fires responded to in extreme heat conditions. Here are some of the notable incidents that haven’t been covered yet:
On July 4th, a fire broke out from an outdoor grill and spread to the siding of a home. Our crews arrived quickly and were able to stop the fire before it spread inside, preventing further damage.
Just two days later, on July 6th, we responded to a working outbuilding fire in Pendleton. The fire was well-involved when we arrived, requiring a full suppression effort from our team.
The next day, July 7th, we tackled a working residential fire in Lapel that started in the garage and extended into the living space. Our firefighters worked efficiently to contain the fire and limit further damage, thanks to their swift and professional response.
Another working residential fire occurred in Pendleton on July 9th, with visible smoke on arrival. Our crews made an aggressive interior attack and brought the fire under control, demonstrating their expertise and training.
We’re proud of the effort and professionalism shown by our crews and mutual aid partners during this stretch of high call volume. As we continue to respond to emergencies in the extreme heat, we want to remind residents to use caution with outdoor grilling and storage of flammable items, especially during the summer months.
We’d like to extend our thanks to our mutual aid fire departments, including Anderson Fire Department, Fishers Fire Department, Vernon Township Fire Department, Adams Markleville Fire Protection Territory, and Lapel Stony Creek Township Fire Territory, for their support and collaboration.
[Image descriptions: Photos of firefighters in action, responding to fires and emergencies]
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