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High Point Fire Department Hires New Fire Chief

Guilford County


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HIGH POINT – The chief of the Jacksonville, N.C. fire department has been hired as High Point’s new fire chief.



PRIMARY AGENCY: High Point Fire Department





Spencer Fire Chief Resigns

Rowan County


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SPENCER – Gray Grubb has resigned as chief for the Spencer Fire Department, and Jay Baker, who used to lead the department, will serve as interim chief while the town looks for a permanent replacement.



PRIMARY AGENCY: Spencer Fire Department





SBI Agent Killed in Granite Falls House Fire

Caldwell County


GRANITE FALLS – The Granite Falls Police Department is investigating a deadly house fire involving a North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation agent.



PRIMARY AGENCY: Granite Falls Fire Department


INCIDENT TYPE: Working Fire


Mint Hill Fire Chief Resigns

Mecklenburg County


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MINT HILL – Leadership has changed in the Mint Hill Volunteer Fire Department.



PRIMARY AGENCY: Mint Hill Fire Department





Sprinkler System Saves Building During Fire

Henderson County


HENDERSONVILLE – A sprinkler system at Minute Man Anchors in Hendersonville suppressed a fire that started with a flatbed truck parked inside the building Wednesday night, according to fire officials.



PRIMARY AGENCY: Blue Ridge Fire Rescue

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Valley Hill Fire, Dana Fire, Henderson County Rescue
INCIDENT TYPE: Working Fire