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Fire Chief talks recent wildfires

Friday, October 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

There has been a string of wildfires taking place in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County this week and several local and state agencies have had to assist with them including the local Pine Bluff Fire Department. On Thursday, Fire Chief Shauwn Howell joined the... Read More.

Fire crews contain Rayhan Road fire

Wednesday, October 26 by Staff

UPDATE 3:50 P.M.: Forestry Division Director Joe Fox tells Deltaplex News that the fire near Rayhan Road has been contained and an additional 60 acres have burned in addition to the original 175 acres burned Monday. No homes or property were damaged in today’s fire,... Read More.

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Watson Chapel Fire Department fighting wildfire

Monday, October 24 by Staff

The Watson Chapel Fire Department is fighting a wildfire in the area of South Ramick Road. Social media rumors are circulating stating an evacuation order is in place. The Watson Chapel Fire Department has dispelled the rumor on their Facebook page: ”As of right now... Read More.

Fire fighters battling Jefferson County forest fire

Monday, October 24 by Staff

UPDATE 8:50 PM: Arkansas Forestry Commission personnel have informed Deltaplex News that approximately 500 acres have been burned by this fire. No homes or other structures have been lost in the fire. Kilcrease Road continues to be the only road that has been evacuated and... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services battles blaze at 28th Avenue Hardee’s

Wednesday, October 19 by Staff

UPDATE - 5:35 P.M. According to Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services the fire started in the kitchen area. The building has suffered heavy fire and smoke damage throughout the building. Additionally, there were no injuries reported with the fire. Crews are still currently on scene. ORIGINAL STORY: Pine... Read More.

Fire Chief talks burn ban in Jefferson County

Monday, October 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

Summer may be over, but the dry weather is continuing and most of the state is now under burn bans. 69 of the 75 counties in the state are now under burn restrictions. Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell on Friday was... Read More.

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Fire Chief Howell talks food pantry location at old fire station

Friday, October 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

During its regular meeting last week, the Pine Bluff City Council voted 5-3 to approve a resolution allowing Debra Allen to relocate the food pantry she currently operates on Ohio Street to the former Fire Station $4 on Commerce Road. That station was replaced by... Read More.

Three dead in fire at North Little Rock

Tuesday, October 4 by Ray King

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say three people have died after a fire early Tuesday at a North Little Rock apartment complex. The fire broke out shortly after 2 a.m. at an apartment near Shorter College, authorities said. North Little Rock Fire Department... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services invites public to 9-11 ceremony

Wednesday, September 7 by Staff

The September 11 attacks (often referred to as September 11th or 9/11) were a series of coordinated suicide attacks by al-Qaeda upon the United States on September 11, 2001. On that morning, 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger jet airliners. The hijackers intentionally crashed... Read More.

Fire tax increase in East End rejected by voters

Tuesday, September 6 by Ray King

East End voters in Grant County last week rejected a tax increase that would have supported the volunteer fire department. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the vote was 122 to114 and Fire Chief Darrel Fegen described the vote as “disappointing.” The volunteer department was seeking... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief would like to hire more firefighters

Monday, September 5 by Staff

As summer slips away and fall weather approaches, Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell was asked if there are things residents need to be aware of. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, Howell answered this way. On another subject, Howell said... Read More.

Quorum Committees to consider Wright-Pastoria Fire Department merger

Monday, September 5 by Ray King

By Ray King Committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday will consider a resolut9on dissolving the Wright-Pastoria Volunteer Fire Department and assigning its duties and responsibilities to the Sherrill Volunteer Fire Department. The resolution says the Wright-Pastoria Department, as have other volunteer departments suffered... Read More.

Stories tagged with: fire

Fire Chief talks recent wildfires

Fire crews contain Rayhan Road fire

Watson Chapel Fire Department fighting wildfire

Fire fighters battling Jefferson County forest fire

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services battles blaze at 28th Avenue Hardee’s

Fire Chief talks burn ban in Jefferson County

Fire Chief Howell talks food pantry location at old fire station

Three dead in fire at North Little Rock

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services invites public to 9-11 ceremony

Fire tax increase in East End rejected by voters

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief would like to hire more firefighters

Quorum Committees to consider Wright-Pastoria Fire Department merger

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