(video by Andrew Ostrega)
Firefighters from several area fire departments were called to a large structure fire in San Pierre Monday night.
North Judson-Wayne Township Firefighters Battle Factory Fire
Firefighters fought a fire at American Oak in North Judson shortly after 1:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
Local Fire Departments Receive Grants
73 rural and volunteer fire departments from 46 counties across Indiana have been awarded more than $310,000 in Volunteer Fire Assistance grants from the Department of Natural Resources.
The DNR Forestry staff reviews grant applications and selects recipients based on population density, acres of public wildlands protected, and wildlife fire reporting to DNR Fire Control Headquarters. Grants can be used for training, installation of dry hydrants, or purchasing necessary firefighting equipment and personal protective gear. Local fire departments that receive grants must match the grant with cash or in-kind contributions.
