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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Follow Up: Eighth Harmon junkyard fire extinguished hours later with 1 firefighter treated for exhaustion


PHOTO: A follow up now to the Harmon junkyard fire that took place on Thursday afternoon. The fire, which is the eighth one at the same spot, remains under investigation with Guam Fire Department. GFD Spokesperson Lt. Nick Garrido confirmed the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was activated. The Guam Environmental Protection Agency also confirmed they have launched an investigation as well. As we reported, several cars were in flames at the tow pro junkyard. Although no evacuation was needed, GFD received additional help from Navy Fire and Guam Airport Fire. According to Garrido, one GFD firefighter needed to be treated for exhaustion and was taken to the Guam Memorial Hospital and was released shortly after.
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Monday, April 22, 2024

Car fire in Dededo, red flag warning in effect


PHOTO: A viewer-submitted video captured in Dededo Monday showed units with the Guam Fire Department putting out the flames of a burning car. The footage was sent to KUAM around 11:30 Monday morning. Firefighters, as you can see, were able to quickly put it out. No injuries were reported. The response comes as the National Weather Service advised very dry conditions and gusty daytime winds will result in a high fire threat. A red flag warning is in place until 7 p.m. Tuesday. The public is reminded of no outdoor burning.
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