UPDATED at 9:55 AM... Working Structure Fire on East Selma

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Staff
Date: Jul 16 2019 9:43 AM

DOTHAN: At 9:18 AM.. Multiple Dothan Fire units responded to a report of a structure fire at Duke and East Selma. The first unit on scene advised fully involved. Battalion Chief Messer has command.

Firefighters had to back out of the structure until the fire could be brought under control, then they made re-entry into the structure.

Dothan Police responded along with an ambulance. The road the fire is located on is closed due to emergency equipment and supply line blocking the road.

UPDATED @ 9:55 AM..

Chief Messer has requested a 4th engine to respond for man power due to the heat and humidity taking it's toll on firefighters. With heat temperatures in the mid 80's and heat index's in the mid 90's it doesn't take long to wear you out.  Then you add the heat from the bunker gear and the fire puts the temps well over 100 degrees.

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