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AshevilleFD

  1. AFD presented a Vehicle Injury Prevention Program to Asheville HIgh bit.ly/JVqs6W. #avlnews.
  2. AFD is now hiring entry level firefighters. Visit 1.usa.gov/IIt2Oc to find out more info. and to fill out an application. #avlnews
  3. NC - Buncombe County Weather Alert 9:09:30 AM Apr, 26, 2012, Thu shar.es/rL9tL via @sharethis #avlnews
  4. NC - Buncombe County Weather Alert 7:59:28 AM Apr, 26, 2012, Thu shar.es/rLiHT via @sharethis
  5. The Buncombe County 911 system has been restored and is working properly. #avlnews
  6. The Buncombe County 911 system is down. Please call 250-6650 to report emergencies. Updates to follow. #avlnews
  7. The Haz-Mat leak of product Ethanol has been stopped. Mtn. Environmental will remain on scene at Truckers Pl. to finish clean up. #avlnews
  8. Crews on the scene at 57 Truckers Pl. Haz-Mat spill. #avlnews.
  9. Working fire at 117 Bell Rd. Basement on fire. #avlnews.
  10. NCDOT committee has voted to reverse earlier decision; Full vote tomorrow to rename Smoky Park Bridge in honor of Captain Bowen. #avlnews
  11. Apply now for our summer fire camp, FIRE ESCAPE - middle school aged kids, June 11-13 1.usa.gov/HbGip5. #avlnews.
  12. "Fire Safety Tip"Please remember to Change Your Battery in your smoke alarm when you change your clock forward this weekend. #avlnews
  13. *Tornado Watch* Asheville is under a tornado watch. Stay tuned to local weather outlets for further. #avlnews
  14. *Structure Fire* 11 Apian Way AFD and Skyland Fire Department.. attic fire under control. No injuries at this time #avlnews
  15. *Structure Fire* 11 Apian Way AFD and Skyland Fire Department working a fire in the attic. Occupants evacuated #avlnews
  16. *Structure Fire* 11 Apian Way AFD Mutual Aid to Skyland Fire Department, working fire in attic. #avlnews
  17. *Structure Fire* 162 Brevard Rd. 28 firefighters have fire out. No injuries reported at this time. #avlnews Final
  18. *Structure Fire* 162 Brevard Rd. Fire under control. 28 firefighters working. Avoid area due to traffic issues. #avlnews
  19. *Structure Fire* working fire at 162 Brevard Rd. Occupants reported to be out of structure. #avlnews
  20. *Structure Fire* 85 Walnut St. Smoke odor from fan motor malfunction. Units will clear soon. #avlnews Final