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Smith County and Lindale crews extinguish residential fire
LINDALE, Texas — Firefighters from Smith County and Lindale quickly controlled a residential structure fire on Thursday, July 4, 2024.Smith County Emergency Services District 2 (ESD#2) dispatched Engine-122, Engine-128, and Battalion-2 to assist the Lindale Fire Department. Upon arrival, the Battalion Chief declared it a working fire and assumed command, then attached Battalion-1, Engine-172, Tender-172, and Tender-136 to the response.Crews swiftly gained control of the fire, according to Smith County ESD#2. The department reported having six units and 14 personnel on the scene.
Fire department rodeo coming soon
The Mineola Fire Department’s annual benefit rodeo is July 12-13 at the rodeo grounds off Hwy. 69 North. Action begins at 8 p.m. nightly. Rodeo royalty coronations are nightly at 7:30. Additional slack is scheduled on Thursday, July 11. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for children 5-12 and...
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