MERRILL FIRST RESPONDERS JOIN FORCES TO QUICKLY EXTINGUISH VEHICLE FIRE

A vehicle fire on North Center Avenue drew a response from Merrill Fire last Thursday afternoon. Multiple ambulance calls were also occurring at the time, so Engine-61 and various other units were dispatched to the scene. Merrill Police Officers used a fire extinguisher on the vehicle while fire units were en route. Firefighters arriving on scene used a hose line to fully extinguish the fire. One firefighter did sustain a minor injury. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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No Injuries, Vehicle Total Loss In Thursday Morning Vehicle Fire Near Merrill

Several Merrill Fire Department units responded to the report of a vehicle fire Thursday morning on Brush Road in the town of Scott. Firefighters found that the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames when they arrived. A Lincoln County Deputy who was dispatched to the scene used a fire extinguisher to douse the flames. With the assistance of the Merrill Firefighters, the fire was quickly snuffed out. No injuries resulted from the incident. The vehicle was considered to be a total loss.

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