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Crime & Safety

Lakeville Fire Handled One Building Fire, 17 Other Calls Last Week

Smoke or carbon monoxide alarm can be good 'house warming gift' for college-bound students.

FIRE SAFETY TIP

Many students are preparing to leave for college. A good “house warming gift” may include a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm and a fire extinguisher. Parents please check your student’s living situation to make sure the windows open and safety devices are working ... It could save a life. 

Let's kick off another school year with a firm commitment to keep our children fire safe. 

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For more information, see the Campus Firewatch website at www.campus-firewatch.com.

FIRE REPORT

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From Aug. 6 to 12, the  responded to 18 calls for service including: 1 building fire, 1 vehicle accident-general cleanup, 1 medical, 3 motor vehicle accidents (2 with injuries), 1 gasoline spill, 3 gas leaks, 7 good intents and 1 false alarm. 

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