Thanks 8545 for the informative post on the house fire. And a special thanks to all the firemen involved in containing the fire to one structure- great job!
As an islander, 8545’s explanation of the fire response underscores the need for common sense. No one should be burning anything, fire pits included, when there is a red flag warning. The Alton FD struggled to contain a mainland fire. Without a fire boat, an island fire could be catastrophic. At the least the selectmen have approved the purchase of a new boat.
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