Monday, September 17, 2012
Hinesville firefighters battled a blaze that destroyed a mobile home Saturday.
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- Ryan Smith
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Monday, September 17, 2012
A Hinesville family's home was destroyed by a fire Saturday, WTVM reports. According to the report, the blaze was spotted by a sheriff's deputy, who called the fire department. Six trucks were sent to battle the blaze. By the time the fire was contained, however, the mobile home had been destroyed. The family that lived in the mobile home was not there when the fire started, according to WTVM. The American Red Cross is providing the family with disaster assistance. Subscribe to the Fort Stewart Patch newsletter and get news, Patch deals and breaking news alerts delivered straight to your inbox. Follow Fort Stewart Patch on Twitter and Facebook. Add your photos to Pics & Clips.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
The fire department will be holding a CPR certification class this month.
The Hinesville Fire Department will be offering a CPR certification class Sept. 22. The class will be held Sept. 22 and costs $20 per person. Certification is for two years through the American Heart Association. Those wishing to take the class should visit the Fire Department at 103 Liberty Street to pay and sign up no later than Sept. 19. For more information, call 912-876-4143. The department also recycles aluminum cans to raise money for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation. The foundation educates the public and supports medical facilities to assist burn survivors. Anyone wishing to contribute can deposit their aluminum products in the trailer in the Fire Station No. 1 parking lot at 103 Liberty Street. Subscribe to the Fort …
Thursday, February 9, 2012
The car was parked and the engine off when the blaze began.
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- Ryan Smith
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire Wednesday night at the Ray Futch Apartments in Hinesville. The fire was apparently due to an electrical short, according to the car's owner, who wished to remain anonymous. The owner of the vehicle said that it was parked with the engine off and she was in her apartment when her son looked out at the parking lot and saw family's Mercury minivan burning.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
The fire, in a Hunter housing unit, was started by unattended cooking, authorities say.
Three people were treated for smoke inhalation at Savannah's Memorial University Medical Center after a fire in a Hunter Army Airfield housing unit, according to an Associated Press report. The fire occurred about 5:30 p.m. TUesday, according to the report. A woman who lived in the unit, a military police officer and a Department of the Army officer who came to her aid were all treated. The fire was caused by unattended cooking, according to authorities. It was quickly contained and did not spread to other buildings, according to the report.
Friday, December 23, 2011
There is an increased incidence of cooking fires during the holiday season. The Hinesville Fire Department has some tips to help keep your Christmas safe.
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Friday, December 23, 2011
By Krystal R. Britton Hinesville Public Relations Cooking fires continue to be the most common type of fires experienced by U.S households. Cooking fires are also the leading cause of fire injuries in residences. This is even more apparent during the holidays. There is an increased incidence of cooking fires on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. These fires are preventable by simply being more attentive to the use of cooking materials and equipment. Take a look at some of the following statistics and safety tips so that you or your loved one will not become a cooking fire casualty. As found on the Federal Emergency Management Agency website, the following statistics for cooking-related fires show how frequently accidents can …
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Hinesville has been awarded grant money to benefit residents in areas from law enforcement to homeless prevention.
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
By Krystal R. Britton Hinesville Public Relations Manager Since September 2010, the City of Hinesville has been awarded $27,374,045 in grant funding to benefit all residents of Hinesville in a wide variety of areas. These areas include both city and county law enforcement and fire departments, school security, homeless prevention and housing, housing rehabilitation, Fair Housing education, Veterans’ support, transportation enhancement, cultural venue construction, energy efficiency and conservation, and water reclamation and quality enhancement. As stated in its mission statement, one of the city’s main goals is to provide the highest quality of life to its residents. The Community Development Department, located in City Hall, seeks and …
Thursday, September 1, 2011
The Terrel Mill Pond fire, started by a lightning strike in June, had been reduced to smoldering embers -- but high winds and fallen trees fanned the flames this weekend.
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- Ryan Smith
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Hinesville firefighters and the Georgia Forestry Commission are working to contain a long-smoldering fire that reignited this weekend, covering the area in a smoky haze, according to a press release from the city of Hinesville. The fire, located in the Terrell Mill Pond area, was started by a lightning strike June 28. It had been reduced to smoldering embers before recent wind and debris strengthened it Saturday, according to the release. Fire officials told the Hinesville Public Relations Office that dead trees falling in the Terrell Mill Pond area have crossed previously constructed firebreaks, giving the fire more fuel and a path to cross. Officials also said that the heavily wooded terrain is impeding the firefighting effort. "Due to …
Ryan Smith
9:09 am on Thursday, December 15, 2011
Congratulations to city officials. A lot of programs can be aided with that grant money! more ›