Fire

Fire at Lynn Elementary School


Firefighters and others remove items from a classroom at Lynn Elementary School after fire erupts.

LYNN - One kindergarten classroom at Lynn Elementary School has been damaged in a fire this morning, Saturday, Nov. 10.  Lynn, Delmar and Double Springs fire departments are on scene.  According to the Lynn Fire Department, the fire is under control and has been contained.

The Alabamian has a reporter on scene and we will have pictures soon and the full story in our Wednesday, Nov. 14, edition of the Alabamian.

Fire department responds to call at Lakeland hospital


Firefighters load up their equipment to leave the scene after the situation was brought under control.
HALEYVILLE - Smoke in the equipment room on the third floor of Lakeland Community Hospital brought response Thursday afternoon, Nov. 1, from the Haleyville Fire Department, to find smoke but no flames, according to Acting Chief Terrell Baccus.

Remains of Double Springs woman found after fire


This is all that is left of a single wide manufactured home on County Road 3059 near Double Springs that was engulfed by fire Sept. 13. The remains of Kimberly Dotson, 39, of Double Springs, were found within the home.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The remains of a Double Springs woman were found in the rubble of her single wide manufactured home after a blaze destroyed the residence Thursday night, Sept. 13.

Fire at The Galley Restaurant


Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri, left, and Galley Restaurant owner Venita Armstrong Hamrick watch as firefighters battle the blaze.

HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Fire Department, with assistance from Bear Creek, Craft and Delmar, were on the scene of a fire at the Galley Restaurant on Highway 13 South Wednesday night into Thursday morning, Feb. 8.   Owner Venita Armstrong Hamrick reported that the fire was at the rear of the restaurant.  The extent of damage is being determined.

Delmar VFD hosting fundraiser supper

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The Delmar Volunteer Fire Department will hold a benefit jambalaya or red beans and rice dinner  Saturday, Jan. 6, from 4-7 p.m. at the Delmar Fire Station, located on Highway 13 south. Plates will cost $6, and will include a choice of jambalaya or red beans and rice, along with regular or Mexican cornbread and sweet or unsweet tea.  Dine-in or carryout. Proceeds will benefit the Delmar Fire Department, whose members thank the community for their continuing support.