Auto Aid to Hampshire Garage Fire |
| By Deputy Chief Chris Howell | |
| March 28, 2026 | |
| Saturday at 2:10 PM, Pingree Grove & Countryside responded Auto Aid to Hampshire for a reported Garage Fire on the 18N700 Block of Gast Rd. Units in route reported a header visible in the distance confirming a working fire. Upon arrival, personnel found a two-story detached Garage with an addition of a lean-to in the rear and the building that was fully involved. Personnel had to contend with a live power line on the ground, and exposures (stacks of pallets, wood piles and other buildings) and other items around the building. 1201 was assigned Operations, 1202 was assigned B & C Division, and 1213 assisted with removing the Garage Doors and Overhaul. Pingree units were on the scene for over 2 hours. Responding from Pingree: |
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