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Fire Incidents 1996

Two Alarm Fire at 540 MLK Drive

Photo by Christian M. Fink

On December 9, 1996, at 2119 hrs., companies responded to a fire reported at 540 Martin Luther King Drive, which was an occupied 2 story brick building. Squad Company 4 arrived at 2121 hrs. The fire progressed to 2 alarms plus a special call. The fire was under control at 2139 hrs.