Breaking News Update

Accidental Fire Destroys Fire Equipment

CREATED Aug. 15, 2012

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Nehawka - Fire investigators now say the fire, that left the community of Nehawka without any emergency response equipment, was an accident.

The fire started Monday night near the front of an ambulance. That vehicle and five fire trucks were completely destroyed.

Residents will be relying on neighboring communities to respond to emergencies for the time being.