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Fire engulfs medical supply building
A medical supplier building on U.S. 90 was engulfed in flames Sunday afternoon. The Lake Charles Fire Department ... Read more
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Former Iowa firefighter arrested for blaze at station
Special to the American Press State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan J Adams has announced the arrest of a ... Read more
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Evacuations issued for some Singer, Merryville residents near fire
Smoke — including the smell and taste of it — filled the air as far north as the ... Read more
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Historic loss in Dry Creek
Pamela Sleezer A beloved token of Dry Creek history has been lost, as the historic Dry Creek school ... Read more
Editorials
No substitution for fire prevention
The American Press When it comes to fires of all types, there’s no substitution for fire prevention. As ... Read more
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Dougharty Road structure fire in DeQuincy
News Release Ward Six Fire Protection responded to a structure fire on Dougharty Road in DeQuincy on Saturday, ... Read more
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Oakdale Elementary School reconstruction slower than expected
OAKDALE — Reconstruction of Oakdale Elementary School after a massive fire destroyed nearly 80 percent of the building ... Read more