LAFRD monthly report

This fire report, issued by the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District, covers the month of January 2016.

A total of 20 incidents were reported during January including: four auto accidents, three fire/smoke alarm incidents, two medical calls, eight other calls, two trash/wood/grass fires and one vehicle fire.

The department received the most calls on Tuesdays and Fridays, four each Tuesday and six each Friday. Each Thursday only received one call during the month, representing the slowest day of the week according to the calls per day chart issued by the district.
– From staff reports

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Students set to return to Polk County Schools on Oct. 9

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Rescue operations suspended Wednesday, county manager says

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Columbus Town Council holds emergency meeting

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Polk Central being used as distribution hub

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Power restored to downtown Tryon

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Officials: Organizations planning to move resources, people into western North Carolina must coordinate with state first

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Polk County Update: Information about beginning claims process with FEMA, maximizing impact of donations, volunteer efforts

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Boil water notice lifted for residents on US176 above Warrior Drive

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Harmon Field closed until further notice

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Firefighters respond to tractor-trailer fire on interstate outside of Saluda

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Officials: Harmon Fields closed to the public, area still hazardous after flooding

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Lineman working north of Tryon post images, video demonstrating challenges crews are facing

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Charlotte clergy organize to deliver help and hope to Tryon, other areas affected by Hurricane Helene

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World’s first fully-equipped hospital on wheels being set up at TIEC to help with disaster relief efforts

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Columbus Town Council holds emergency meeting

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Kayakers become unexpected heroes in relief effort navigating dangerous conditions in streams around Saluda

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Tryon International Equestrian Center helps launch multi-day relief effort with county, community support

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Rutherfordton native promotoed to U.S. Navy chief petty officer serving aboard USS Dewey

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Polk Update: Information about documenting damage, area supply distributions

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Nurse practitioner sets up temporary medical station, offering free medical attention

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Photo Gallery: Helicopter drops in supplies for Saluda community

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Boil Water Advisory issued for residents in Saluda

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Helene hits Sanctuary at Red Bell Run hard. Donations urgently needed.

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Saluda officials announce aid will be distributed from 1 to 5 p.m. today