Lawrence County's Fire Departments
Hoxie's Volunteer Fire Department
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Walnut
Ridge's Volunteer Fire Department
Including
Local
County Fire Departments
Transport Truck Fire June 15, 2004
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Abandoned residence on Tally St engulfed in fire on June 1, 2003. |
| Hoxie Fire Department's pumper truck in action on Tally Street June 1, 2003 |  |
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The night illuminated by the haze and smoke on Talley Street June 1, 2003. |
| Abandoned residence on N.E. Fourth St. in Hoxie, June 5, 2003. |  |
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Illumination provided by the fire as Hoxie's Firemen put out the remaining blaze. |
| All but the finial embers put out while light is being provided by the department's truck. Note the "traffic cones" that mark where a live electrical feed lays on the ground as results of the fire. |  |
Walnut Ridge Fire Department enlist Hoxie Fire Department Feb 21, 2005
Walnut Ridge Fire Department enlisted Hoxie's Fire Department
to battle a residential fire at
326 S.E. Virginia St - Walnut Ridge on the
afternoon of February 21.2005 when Walnut Ridge's
Fire Chief arrived on the
scene and found the residence fully evolved. The residence was
a total loss
unfortunately.
2513 SE Front Hoxie - Feb 25,
2005
Hoxie Fire Department called on Walnut
Ridge Fire Department to help battle the residential fire at
2513 SE Front St
Hoxie shortly after lunch on February 25, 2005.
108 W Annie
HoxieApril 3,
2005
Hoxie Fire Department was called out to 108
Annie, Hoxie, mid afternoon
to find the residence engulfed in fire and smoke.
The firemen fought back the
flames and saved further damage to Simpson's Auto
Body Repair Shop next door.
Morgan Portable Building Mfg Plant Burns - June 16,
2005
At approximately 7:50 P.M. June 16, 2005 the alarm went out that Morgan Portable Building Manufacture
was on fire and fire departments from Walnut Ridge, Hoxie and Pocahontas were called in on the fire.
Pocahontas brought their ladder truck and sprayed the fire from almost a half a block away with
their ladder stuck high up into the sky. Hoxie and Walnut Ridge fought the fire side by side on the North
side of the building well into the evening after the sun had set.
Midway Appliance Store fire August 1st, 2005
The following images are from the fire at Walker's Midway Appliance Store across from Warden Mini Storage
and the Bryan Funeral Home. Heat was so intense that the metal on the mini storage building was hot to
the touch and you could feel the heat standing in the vacant lot between the mini storage and Hoxie Florist.
There was at times embers that were floating down across the street where dozen of bystanders were watching the
fire's flames and the tornados of flame and smoke rising above the Appliance Store as well as a private residence to
the south of the store. At times you could see flames from the insulation on the high line wires in front of the fire as well
as a telephone pole burning from the intense heat. Both buildings were a total loss as the fire raged on well past mid night
with fire fighters battling the fire past 2:30 A.M. Tuesday morning.
Hoxie's Santa Run - Dec 12, 2005
Hoxie Fire Department and Santa visited a few of the residents of Hoxie giving away a sack of
Christmas goodies, candies and fruits, as part of their yearly civic pride.
1029 SW Broad Street Hoxie - Dec 22, 2005
The Hoxie Fire Department was called out to a residential fire at 1029 SW Broad Street around 10:30 P.M..
The residence was a total loss.
N.E. 6th Hoxie - Dec 23, 2006
Sunday, December 24th, 2006, the Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department was called to join
Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department to battle a fire at a residence in Hoxie. The residence was undergoing
renovation and the house was presently unoccupied.
NE 3rd Hoxie Residental Fire
Shortly after midnight Sunday morning, March 4, 2007, the Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department was called to a
house fire on N. E. Third in Hoxie. The residence was fully engulfed time the Fire Department made it to the
scene. The fire destroyed the residence and took the lives of two residents of Hoxie. The start of the fire is
believed to have started in a wood stove use to heat the residence.
At approximately 7:50 P.M. June 16, 2005 the alarm went out that Morgan Portable Building Manufacture
was on fire and fire departments from Walnut Ridge, Hoxie and Pocahontas were called in on the fire.
Pocahontas brought their ladder truck and sprayed the fire from almost a half a block away with
their ladder stuck high up into the sky. Hoxie and Walnut Ridge fought the fire side by side on the North
side of the building well into the evening after the sun had set.
Midway Appliance Store fire August 1st, 2005
The following images are from the fire at Walker's Midway Appliance Store across from Warden Mini Storage
and the Bryan Funeral Home. Heat was so intense that the metal on the mini storage building was hot to
the touch and you could feel the heat standing in the vacant lot between the mini storage and Hoxie Florist.
There was at times embers that were floating down across the street where dozen of bystanders were watching the
fire's flames and the tornados of flame and smoke rising above the Appliance Store as well as a private residence to
the south of the store. At times you could see flames from the insulation on the high line wires in front of the fire as well
as a telephone pole burning from the intense heat. Both buildings were a total loss as the fire raged on well past mid night
with fire fighters battling the fire past 2:30 A.M. Tuesday morning.
Hoxie's Santa Run - Dec 12, 2005
Hoxie Fire Department and Santa visited a few of the residents of Hoxie giving away a sack of
Christmas goodies, candies and fruits, as part of their yearly civic pride.
1029 SW Broad Street Hoxie - Dec 22, 2005
The Hoxie Fire Department was called out to a residential fire at 1029 SW Broad Street around 10:30 P.M..
The residence was a total loss.
N.E. 6th Hoxie - Dec 23, 2006
Sunday, December 24th, 2006, the Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department was called to join
Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department to battle a fire at a residence in Hoxie. The residence was undergoing
renovation and the house was presently unoccupied.
NE 3rd Hoxie Residental Fire
Shortly after midnight Sunday morning, March 4, 2007, the Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department was called to a
house fire on N. E. Third in Hoxie. The residence was fully engulfed time the Fire Department made it to the
scene. The fire destroyed the residence and took the lives of two residents of Hoxie. The start of the fire is
believed to have started in a wood stove use to heat the residence.
Sunday afternoon the Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire
Department, Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department and the
Alicia Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a residential fire on Lawrence County 716 Rd. The house
was fully engulfed when the Fire Departments arrived and could only contain the fire to the residence.
Alicia Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a residential fire on Lawrence County 716 Rd. The house
was fully engulfed when the Fire Departments arrived and could only contain the fire to the residence.
1607 S. Broad St. Residental Fire
Hoxie's Volunteer Fire Department was called out around 2 A.M. Monday morning to a abandoned house fire
at 1607 S. Broad St in Hoxie. Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department turned out to the fire as well.
Black River Technical College Fire Training Center - Apr 12, 2007
Thursday afternoon, April 12, 2007, at the Black River Technical College Fire Training Center had classes
for the area fire fighters as well as others from Center and Pocahontas attended. The fire fighters all got a
chance at four or five scenarios of fire assisted with natural gas. The fire fighters received experience in
day light as well as diminished light as night started to fall. Some of the fire sets were helped along with
kerosene that would be possibly be present at a arson fire that they may encounter in their careers.
Hoxie's Volunteer Fire Department was called out around 2 A.M. Monday morning to a abandoned house fire
at 1607 S. Broad St in Hoxie. Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department turned out to the fire as well.
Black River Technical College Fire Training Center - Apr 12, 2007
Thursday afternoon, April 12, 2007, at the Black River Technical College Fire Training Center had classes
for the area fire fighters as well as others from Center and Pocahontas attended. The fire fighters all got a
chance at four or five scenarios of fire assisted with natural gas. The fire fighters received experience in
day light as well as diminished light as night started to fall. Some of the fire sets were helped along with
kerosene that would be possibly be present at a arson fire that they may encounter in their careers.
Black
River Technical College Fire Training Center - Apr 19,
2007
Thursday afternoon, April 19, 2007, at the Black River Technical College Fire Training Center had classes for
the area fire fighters in a concrete block building with fires set with hay and old furniture that had been given to the
training center to use. Fire Fighters were being familiarize with use of their compressed air tanks that provide
fresh air when they enter a smoke filled environment such as the block concrete building with the fires in different
rooms of the building. The training exercises provides experience not only with being familiar with smoke
filled environments but also experience with the fire equipment, pumps on the fire trucks as well as develop
trust in their fellow fire fighters in potentially deadly environments.
Thursday afternoon, April 19, 2007, at the Black River Technical College Fire Training Center had classes for
the area fire fighters in a concrete block building with fires set with hay and old furniture that had been given to the
training center to use. Fire Fighters were being familiarize with use of their compressed air tanks that provide
fresh air when they enter a smoke filled environment such as the block concrete building with the fires in different
rooms of the building. The training exercises provides experience not only with being familiar with smoke
filled environments but also experience with the fire equipment, pumps on the fire trucks as well as develop
trust in their fellow fire fighters in potentially deadly environments.
Chemical
Spill Intersection Hwy 63 & Hwy 67 Hoxie - May 9, 2007
The Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department as well as the Walnut Ridge HazMat services were called to the
intersection of Hwy 63 and Hwy 67 at Hoxie's traffic light to deal with a chemical spill on the road. After
researching the content of the spill, the firemen hosed off the highway where the spill was evident. The
road was rinsed down from the intersection North to Towne Street in front of the Bryan Funeral Home. The
chemicals were cast off from the fertilizer plant at Farm Service fertilizer department.
The Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department as well as the Walnut Ridge HazMat services were called to the
intersection of Hwy 63 and Hwy 67 at Hoxie's traffic light to deal with a chemical spill on the road. After
researching the content of the spill, the firemen hosed off the highway where the spill was evident. The
road was rinsed down from the intersection North to Towne Street in front of the Bryan Funeral Home. The
chemicals were cast off from the fertilizer plant at Farm Service fertilizer department.
1607 S. Broad St Residental Fire Rekindled - May 10, 2007
The Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a abandoned residential fire that had previously
been burned. One would think that a previously burnt house wouldn't have much to catch on fire since there
wasn't any gas or electrical services to the burnt house to have caused the fire. A Hoxie Police Officer stated
that it's common that someone would reset the fire for fun or for other reasons. While the arsonist maybe
having loads of fun, all volunteer firemen are being put in jeopardy each and every fire that they battle
that they shouldn't be forced to face for a sick individual's pleasure.
1500 South Broad Street Residental Fire - May 11, 2007
Hoxie's Volunteer Fire Department was called out Sunday morning, May 13, 2007, to 1500 Broad Street in
Hoxie to a fully engulfed house fire. The house was unoccupied and without any electric or gas service hooked
up so again it appears to be arson which has been plaguing Lawrence County as well as Hoxie and Walnut Ridge
here of late. The new owners of the residence stated that they were using the house for extra storage
of personal effects and all was a loss.
Transport MVA Bypass Hwy 63 - May 19, 2007
Hoxie Police Department, Walnut Ridge Police Department, Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department
and the Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department responded to a MVA on the Bypass on Hwy 63 just South of Sears
on the bypass. Apparently the driver fell asleep at the wheel and ran off the right side of the road and
overturned both of his two trailers he was pulling. No one was injured in the accident. The truck's cargo
consisted of lamp parts and office supplies including some purplish paint who's containers ruptured in the accident.
The Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a abandoned residential fire that had previously
been burned. One would think that a previously burnt house wouldn't have much to catch on fire since there
wasn't any gas or electrical services to the burnt house to have caused the fire. A Hoxie Police Officer stated
that it's common that someone would reset the fire for fun or for other reasons. While the arsonist maybe
having loads of fun, all volunteer firemen are being put in jeopardy each and every fire that they battle
that they shouldn't be forced to face for a sick individual's pleasure.
1500 South Broad Street Residental Fire - May 11, 2007
Hoxie's Volunteer Fire Department was called out Sunday morning, May 13, 2007, to 1500 Broad Street in
Hoxie to a fully engulfed house fire. The house was unoccupied and without any electric or gas service hooked
up so again it appears to be arson which has been plaguing Lawrence County as well as Hoxie and Walnut Ridge
here of late. The new owners of the residence stated that they were using the house for extra storage
of personal effects and all was a loss.
Transport MVA Bypass Hwy 63 - May 19, 2007
Hoxie Police Department, Walnut Ridge Police Department, Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department
and the Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department responded to a MVA on the Bypass on Hwy 63 just South of Sears
on the bypass. Apparently the driver fell asleep at the wheel and ran off the right side of the road and
overturned both of his two trailers he was pulling. No one was injured in the accident. The truck's cargo
consisted of lamp parts and office supplies including some purplish paint who's containers ruptured in the accident.
Thursday evening, May 24, 2007, the Hoxie Volunteer
Fire Department was called out of the city to a fire behind
a shop building of tires and wheels. The Volunteers that made it with the equipment from the fire department hosed
the fires with water and later foam to quench the fire for good. The Environmental Protection Agency's rules and
regulations require that there are no open fires containing fluorocarbons and other potential harmful substances
being released into the air such as tire fires do. All the County's Volunteer Fire Departments are ever vigilant on
protecting the population from fire as well as air pollution as well as trying to enforce State and Federal Law.
a shop building of tires and wheels. The Volunteers that made it with the equipment from the fire department hosed
the fires with water and later foam to quench the fire for good. The Environmental Protection Agency's rules and
regulations require that there are no open fires containing fluorocarbons and other potential harmful substances
being released into the air such as tire fires do. All the County's Volunteer Fire Departments are ever vigilant on
protecting the population from fire as well as air pollution as well as trying to enforce State and Federal Law.
Black
Rock Residental Fire - May 25, 2007
Sunday morning, May 26, 2007, the Black Rock Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a resident just off
St. Joseph street in Black Rock. The house trailer was engulfed and a total loss as well as a smaller trailer on the
back of the property that had been set on fire at the same time the resident had been torched by a apparent arsonist.
Sunday morning, May 26, 2007, the Black Rock Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a resident just off
St. Joseph street in Black Rock. The house trailer was engulfed and a total loss as well as a smaller trailer on the
back of the property that had been set on fire at the same time the resident had been torched by a apparent arsonist.
Just after 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 18, 2007, the Walnut
Ridge Volunteer Fire Department was called to
1403 Holly Street in Walnut Ridge after neighbors had noticed smoke coming from the home. Hoxie's
Volunteers were paged to provide manpower to assist Walnut Ridge in battling the fire. The resident of the
home wasn't at home when the fire started, but had gone next door to her parents house where she was
alerted to the fire by the neighbors who had phoned 911 and reported the fire. The fire was suspected
to have been started by a electric clothes dryer malfunction.
1403 Holly Street in Walnut Ridge after neighbors had noticed smoke coming from the home. Hoxie's
Volunteers were paged to provide manpower to assist Walnut Ridge in battling the fire. The resident of the
home wasn't at home when the fire started, but had gone next door to her parents house where she was
alerted to the fire by the neighbors who had phoned 911 and reported the fire. The fire was suspected
to have been started by a electric clothes dryer malfunction.
Wednesday evening, June 27, 2007, just after 8:00 P.M.
Hoxie's Volunteer Fire Department was
called out to a shed fire on N.E. Fourth St.. The fire, suspected to be arson, destroyed a storage
shed that contained Yard Sale items and did not have any electricity or gas going to the shed. The
Fire Department had the fire put out in minutes upon their arrival.
called out to a shed fire on N.E. Fourth St.. The fire, suspected to be arson, destroyed a storage
shed that contained Yard Sale items and did not have any electricity or gas going to the shed. The
Fire Department had the fire put out in minutes upon their arrival.
Approximately 8:30 A.M. the Hoxie Fire Department was
paged out to a residential fire off
Hwy 63B North. The structure was fully involved upon the Department's arrival and Hoxie
called for assistance from the Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department's assistance. The
two Fire Departments fought the fire and had it under control in a short time but the
residence was a total loss.
Hwy 63B North. The structure was fully involved upon the Department's arrival and Hoxie
called for assistance from the Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department's assistance. The
two Fire Departments fought the fire and had it under control in a short time but the
residence was a total loss.
After lengthy hours of difficult work, the Walnut Ridge
Volunteer Fire Department held a open house Saturday morning,
November 2, 2007, to showcase their new facilities. Refurbishing old car dealership building, the firemen have made
themselves a very modern and useable facility. The dedication was attended by several political candidates and a
speech was presented by Walnut Ridge Mayor Mrs. Rogers.
November 2, 2007, to showcase their new facilities. Refurbishing old car dealership building, the firemen have made
themselves a very modern and useable facility. The dedication was attended by several political candidates and a
speech was presented by Walnut Ridge Mayor Mrs. Rogers.
Residental
Fire N.E. Fourth St. Hoxie - Nov 8, 2007
The Hoxie and Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Departments were called out to a residential fire on N.E. 4th
in Hoxie approximately 10:30 P.M. Hoxie and Walnut Ridge Departments worked together and had the
fire put out in short time. The electrical service provided a bit of light and sparks as well as providing a
air of danger working around the live wires for the firemen. The electric company finally made it to the
house to clip the access from the telephone pole.
The Hoxie and Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Departments were called out to a residential fire on N.E. 4th
in Hoxie approximately 10:30 P.M. Hoxie and Walnut Ridge Departments worked together and had the
fire put out in short time. The electrical service provided a bit of light and sparks as well as providing a
air of danger working around the live wires for the firemen. The electric company finally made it to the
house to clip the access from the telephone pole.
Santa's
Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department Run - Dec 16, 2007
Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department was out and about the city Sunday, December 16, 2007 with a special guest sitting
atop waving to all the kids and adults he saw as he rode by. Santa Clause was dressed in his traditional red velvet suit
that framed his white beard and hair which matched well with the red fire truck. Several kids of all ages were able to
climb aboard the fire truck and sit in Santa's lap for a few minutes telling him what they wanted for Christmas later in
the week.
Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department was out and about the city Sunday, December 16, 2007 with a special guest sitting
atop waving to all the kids and adults he saw as he rode by. Santa Clause was dressed in his traditional red velvet suit
that framed his white beard and hair which matched well with the red fire truck. Several kids of all ages were able to
climb aboard the fire truck and sit in Santa's lap for a few minutes telling him what they wanted for Christmas later in
the week.
New Year's Eve, December 31, 2007, approximately around
1:45 PM the Alicia Volunteer Fire Department
was called to a residential fire in the Stranger's Home Community on Lawrence County Road 543. The
abandoned residence was fully engulfed prior to the Alicia Volunteer Fire Department's arrival and their
call for assistance from the Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department as well. Due to a electrical service wire that
had fallen across a metal fence that encompassed the property, neither fire departments could approach
the residence and battle the fire as they could have provided the access to the property.
All seemed to have been a total loss.
was called to a residential fire in the Stranger's Home Community on Lawrence County Road 543. The
abandoned residence was fully engulfed prior to the Alicia Volunteer Fire Department's arrival and their
call for assistance from the Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department as well. Due to a electrical service wire that
had fallen across a metal fence that encompassed the property, neither fire departments could approach
the residence and battle the fire as they could have provided the access to the property.
All seemed to have been a total loss.
New Year's Day, January 1, 2008, had the Hoxie Volunteer
Fire Department being called out to a residential
fire on Lawrence County Road 514 just after 3:00 PM. Hoxie's Volunteer Fire Department called for
assistance from Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department due to the total involvement of the residence
in fire and the windy weather that was hampering efforts to battle the blaze. With the windy conditions
and the rural location with less access to water, the home was a total loss by time fire fighters were on
the scene with enough equipment and man power to battle the blaze.
fire on Lawrence County Road 514 just after 3:00 PM. Hoxie's Volunteer Fire Department called for
assistance from Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department due to the total involvement of the residence
in fire and the windy weather that was hampering efforts to battle the blaze. With the windy conditions
and the rural location with less access to water, the home was a total loss by time fire fighters were on
the scene with enough equipment and man power to battle the blaze.
Kay's
Florist Building Fire - Jan 6, 2008
Approximately 4:45 P.M. Saturday afternoon, January 6, 2008, the building that once held Kay's Florist on North 67
across from the bowling alley and just South of Fann's Pawn Shop. The building, being renovated and cleaned by
the owners, burned to the ground.
Approximately 4:45 P.M. Saturday afternoon, January 6, 2008, the building that once held Kay's Florist on North 67
across from the bowling alley and just South of Fann's Pawn Shop. The building, being renovated and cleaned by
the owners, burned to the ground.
Sunday, January 27, 2008, the Hoxie Volunteer Fire
Department was called out just before 3:45 PM
to a house fire at 2002 SE Front. The house appeared to have been abandoned or between tenets.
Smoke bellowed out of the roof's whirlybird vents and threatened to be dangerous due to diminished
visibility to the West on Highway 67 South.
to a house fire at 2002 SE Front. The house appeared to have been abandoned or between tenets.
Smoke bellowed out of the roof's whirlybird vents and threatened to be dangerous due to diminished
visibility to the West on Highway 67 South.
Tuesday afternoon, January 29, 2008, the Walnut Ridge
Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to
Free Street and Highway 412 in a effort to prevent traffic from entering Free Street from Highway 412
due to a telephone pole giving way in today's wind. The pole effected leans precariously to the right as
the wind causes it to bob up and down on it's wires that are holding the pole up.
Free Street and Highway 412 in a effort to prevent traffic from entering Free Street from Highway 412
due to a telephone pole giving way in today's wind. The pole effected leans precariously to the right as
the wind causes it to bob up and down on it's wires that are holding the pole up.
Just shortly before 9:30 PM the Walnut Ridge Volunteer
Fire Department and AET Ambulance was
called out to a vehicle accident that involved a transport truck and a SUV. Luckily neither driver was
injured and were able to leave the scene of the accident on their own.
called out to a vehicle accident that involved a transport truck and a SUV. Luckily neither driver was
injured and were able to leave the scene of the accident on their own.
Wednesday evening shortly before 8P.M., February 13,
2008, the Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department and
the Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department was paged out to a residence at 2222 S.E. Maple in Hoxie
that was reportly fully engulfed in fire. When the fire departments arrive there was visible smoke from
the peek of the roof as well as cinders from the attic of the residence were viable as well. The Fire
Departments quickly extinguished the fire and returned to service.
the Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department was paged out to a residence at 2222 S.E. Maple in Hoxie
that was reportly fully engulfed in fire. When the fire departments arrive there was visible smoke from
the peek of the roof as well as cinders from the attic of the residence were viable as well. The Fire
Departments quickly extinguished the fire and returned to service.
Just before 1:30 P.M. Monday afternoon, March 17, 2008,
the Hoxie and Walnut Ridge Volunteer
Fire Departments were called out to a residential fire on S.E. Elm St. in Hoxie. The residence turned
out to be a duplex with both sides having extreme fire and smoke damage to the interiors. The fire
departments got the fire under control quickly minimizing the damage to the structure.
Fire Departments were called out to a residential fire on S.E. Elm St. in Hoxie. The residence turned
out to be a duplex with both sides having extreme fire and smoke damage to the interiors. The fire
departments got the fire under control quickly minimizing the damage to the structure.
Monday morning, April 7, 2008, the Walnut Ridge Volunteer
Fire Department was called out to a fire
engulfing the landmark Hob Nob Restaurant on Hwy North 67b. The Walnut Ridge Fire Department
also enlisted the assistance of the Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department as well as the Alicia Volunteer
Fire Department in battling the fire. The Hob Nob served a lunch buffet for many years as well as their
selections for breakfast and including supper. The Hob Nob also has been the residence of many
individuals passing thru as well as weekly renters in the Hob Nob Hotel, adjacent to the restaurant.
The restaurant and the hotel have been closed for several months prior to the fire.
engulfing the landmark Hob Nob Restaurant on Hwy North 67b. The Walnut Ridge Fire Department
also enlisted the assistance of the Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department as well as the Alicia Volunteer
Fire Department in battling the fire. The Hob Nob served a lunch buffet for many years as well as their
selections for breakfast and including supper. The Hob Nob also has been the residence of many
individuals passing thru as well as weekly renters in the Hob Nob Hotel, adjacent to the restaurant.
The restaurant and the hotel have been closed for several months prior to the fire.
Shortly before 5 A.M. Sunday , May 4, 2008, the Walnut
Ridge Fire Department and the Hoxie
Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a residential fire on S. W. Sixth in Walnut Ridge.
The home was engulfed in fire at the rear of the residence that the Firemen got under control
quickly leaving only smoke coming from the attic of the home. Firemen ventilated the home and
cleared the structure of smoke and put out any hot spots left over from the flames.
Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a residential fire on S. W. Sixth in Walnut Ridge.
The home was engulfed in fire at the rear of the residence that the Firemen got under control
quickly leaving only smoke coming from the attic of the home. Firemen ventilated the home and
cleared the structure of smoke and put out any hot spots left over from the flames.
Trailer
Fire Lawrence 430 - June 1, 2008
On Lawrence 430 a trailer was unoccupied and on fire when the Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department
was called to the scene. The house trailer seemed to have been a total loss time the fire department was able to arrive.
On Lawrence 430 a trailer was unoccupied and on fire when the Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department
was called to the scene. The house trailer seemed to have been a total loss time the fire department was able to arrive.
Saturday morning, July 26, 2008, the Hoxie Volunteer
Fire Department and the Walnut Ridge
Volunteer Fire Department were called out to 407 N. W. Edgar St. in Hoxie
after a air conditioner
shorted out and started a fire in the residence. The occupants were able
to vacate the fire without
any injuries as they phoned in the fire.
Shortly after 2 A.M. Monday morning, August 18, 2008,
the Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department was
called out to a fully involved fire at the Farm Service Complex off Towne Street in Hoxie. The Walnut
Ridge Volunteer Fire Department as well as Alicia Volunteer Fire Department and Imboden Volunteer
Fire Department were called to assist Hoxie in controlling the fire. The majority of the building, which
use to house fertilizer, was a total loss to the fire.
called out to a fully involved fire at the Farm Service Complex off Towne Street in Hoxie. The Walnut
Ridge Volunteer Fire Department as well as Alicia Volunteer Fire Department and Imboden Volunteer
Fire Department were called to assist Hoxie in controlling the fire. The majority of the building, which
use to house fertilizer, was a total loss to the fire.
Hoxie
FD Open House - Oct 11, 2008
Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department has it's Open House Saturday, October 11, 2008. Plenty of food
and sights were available plus the Brookland Volunteer Fire Department's "Fire Safe Kids" trailer was
on loan to educated the children in attendance in fire safety in the specially built trailer.
Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department has it's Open House Saturday, October 11, 2008. Plenty of food
and sights were available plus the Brookland Volunteer Fire Department's "Fire Safe Kids" trailer was
on loan to educated the children in attendance in fire safety in the specially built trailer.
N.E.
Towne St. Residential Fire - Oct 24, 2008
Shortly after one A.M., the Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department was called to a abandoned house on
NE Towne Street in Hoxie. The structure was a total loss and the fire apparently arson.
Shortly after one A.M., the Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department was called to a abandoned house on
NE Towne Street in Hoxie. The structure was a total loss and the fire apparently arson.
Lawrence
County Road 504 - Nov 22, 2008
Saturday evening, November 22, 2008, the Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department was called to a
residential fire at Lawrence Co Road 504 in Hoxie. The house appeared to have sustained
substantial damage although there wasn't any exposed flame. Luckily a neighbor noticed smoke
coming from the home and called 911 to report the fire. The home owner was at work at the time of the fire.
Saturday evening, November 22, 2008, the Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department was called to a
residential fire at Lawrence Co Road 504 in Hoxie. The house appeared to have sustained
substantial damage although there wasn't any exposed flame. Luckily a neighbor noticed smoke
coming from the home and called 911 to report the fire. The home owner was at work at the time of the fire.
Tuesday morning, November 25, 2008, the Walnut Ridge
Hazmat, Walnut Ridge Fire Department,
Walnut Ridge Police Department, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Medic One Ambulance,
Arkansas Excellent Transport and Darrell Steel Trucking all participated in a hazmat drill produced
by the Lawrence County Office Of Emergency Services. The drill's story was that a transport truck
carrying hazardous material had been involved in a traffic accident which allowed diesel as well as a
unknown substance to leak from the truck. There were over five injuries with varying state of involvement
in the accident, portrayed by employees of Lawrence Memorial Hospital and Lawrence Hall Nursing Home.
The drill was deemed a success after all involved were either dismissed from the scene or the
hospital following the drill's closure.
Walnut Ridge Police Department, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Medic One Ambulance,
Arkansas Excellent Transport and Darrell Steel Trucking all participated in a hazmat drill produced
by the Lawrence County Office Of Emergency Services. The drill's story was that a transport truck
carrying hazardous material had been involved in a traffic accident which allowed diesel as well as a
unknown substance to leak from the truck. There were over five injuries with varying state of involvement
in the accident, portrayed by employees of Lawrence Memorial Hospital and Lawrence Hall Nursing Home.
The drill was deemed a success after all involved were either dismissed from the scene or the
hospital following the drill's closure.
Barn
Fire West Hazel Walnut Ridge - Jan 1, 2009
The Walnut Ridge Fire Department was called out New Years just after 3 AM to put out a fire on
West Hazel in Walnut Ridge that apparently started by arson or accident since no power was
connected to the barn and other buildings connected.
The Walnut Ridge Fire Department was called out New Years just after 3 AM to put out a fire on
West Hazel in Walnut Ridge that apparently started by arson or accident since no power was
connected to the barn and other buildings connected.
Shortly after one AM Sunday morning, the Hoxie Volunteer
Fire Department was called out to the
Kennedy Trucking Garage Fire. The metal building was a total loss despite the efforts of the Fire
Department due to the extreme heat that persisted inside the structure which made it difficult to battle.
Kennedy Trucking Garage Fire. The metal building was a total loss despite the efforts of the Fire
Department due to the extreme heat that persisted inside the structure which made it difficult to battle.
South
West Park Residential Fire - Jan 19, 2009
Shortly after 1:30 A.M. Tuesday morning, January 19, 2009, the Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department was
dispatched to a structure fire on South West Park in Hoxie. The house was abandoned without power
or other utilities turned on and without a resident. The fire department was delayed at fighting the fire
waiting on ammunition to quit exploding making it safer to approach the structure.
Shortly after 1:30 A.M. Tuesday morning, January 19, 2009, the Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department was
dispatched to a structure fire on South West Park in Hoxie. The house was abandoned without power
or other utilities turned on and without a resident. The fire department was delayed at fighting the fire
waiting on ammunition to quit exploding making it safer to approach the structure.
While responding to a traffic accident on the Hwy 63
ByPass Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department No. 2
engine over turned at the junction of Hwy 63 and Hwy 67 in Hoxie.
engine over turned at the junction of Hwy 63 and Hwy 67 in Hoxie.
Shortly after 4 P.M. the Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department
along with the Arkansas Excellent Transport
Ambulance and Medic One was dispatched to a traffic accident involving a transport truck and a suv.
The SUV was parked on the shoulder of Hwy 63 South when a transport exited Hwy 67 ByPass and
clipped the SUV resulting in the driver of the SUV being taken to the hospital. The driver of the transport
truck wasn't injured in the accident and was able to drive away following paperwork.
Ambulance and Medic One was dispatched to a traffic accident involving a transport truck and a suv.
The SUV was parked on the shoulder of Hwy 63 South when a transport exited Hwy 67 ByPass and
clipped the SUV resulting in the driver of the SUV being taken to the hospital. The driver of the transport
truck wasn't injured in the accident and was able to drive away following paperwork.
Shortly before 3:: P.M. the emergency services, Hoxie
Volunteer Fire Department, Walnut Ridge Fire
Department and Arkansas Excellent Transport, were called to just South of the overpass on South
Highway 67 to the site where a woman had hit a patch of ice under the overpass and lost control of
her vehicle and wound up in the ditch half submerged in the ditch. No one was injured in the accident
and Cooks Wreckers of Walnut Ridge made little work of retrieving the vehicle from the ditch.
Department and Arkansas Excellent Transport, were called to just South of the overpass on South
Highway 67 to the site where a woman had hit a patch of ice under the overpass and lost control of
her vehicle and wound up in the ditch half submerged in the ditch. No one was injured in the accident
and Cooks Wreckers of Walnut Ridge made little work of retrieving the vehicle from the ditch.
The Walnut Ridge Fire Department was called out shortly
before 2:45 AM Wednesday morning
to a fully involved house fire on 435 Lawrence. The house was up for sale and was uninhabited
pending sale. The Fire Department had the fire under control quickly.
to a fully involved house fire on 435 Lawrence. The house was up for sale and was uninhabited
pending sale. The Fire Department had the fire under control quickly.
Just before noon, Tuesday June 9, 2009, the Walnut
Ridge Volenteer Fire Department was
paged out to a resident on Heard St. that had smoke coming from the basement of the house.
paged out to a resident on Heard St. that had smoke coming from the basement of the house.
Wednesday afternoon, August 27, 2009 the Hoxie Volunteer
Fire Department was called out to a trailer fire at Littles Trailer court
in Hoxie on Hwy 67 North. The Fire Department had the fire extinguished
rather quickly and retained the scene of the fire for investigation concerning
the possibility of drug manufacturing in the trailer as the cause of the
fire?
Ringle Street Residental Fire - Sept 30, 2009
Ringle Street Residental Fire - Sept 30, 2009
Shortly after 4 AM Wednesday morning the Hoxie Volunteer
Fire Department was paged
out to Ringle Street to a abandoned house that was fully engulfed in fire. The house did
not have any electric power or gas that would have caused the fire. Apparently the fire
was started by arson.
out to Ringle Street to a abandoned house that was fully engulfed in fire. The house did
not have any electric power or gas that would have caused the fire. Apparently the fire
was started by arson.
Hwy
67 B North Walnut Ridge Two Vehicle Accident - Nov 11, 2009
November 11, 2009 just after 4 PM the Walnut Ridge Fire Department and
Arkansas Excellent Transport Ambulance was called to a two vehicle accident
at the junction to Ole Walnut Ridge and Hwy 67 B North.
November 11, 2009 just after 4 PM the Walnut Ridge Fire Department and
Arkansas Excellent Transport Ambulance was called to a two vehicle accident
at the junction to Ole Walnut Ridge and Hwy 67 B North.
Residental
Fires Hoxie - Jan 26, 2010
Shortly before four PM Tuesday, January 26, 2010, Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department
was called to a residential fire on SE Second in Hoxie and while finishing up the were
rerouted to 915 NE Fourth for another residential fire. Luckily, both fires were
extinguished without either structure sustaining very much damage in the fires. A Volunteer
Fireman was injured at the 915 NE Fourth fire and treated at the scene by
ambulance crew standing by.
Shortly before four PM Tuesday, January 26, 2010, Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department
was called to a residential fire on SE Second in Hoxie and while finishing up the were
rerouted to 915 NE Fourth for another residential fire. Luckily, both fires were
extinguished without either structure sustaining very much damage in the fires. A Volunteer
Fireman was injured at the 915 NE Fourth fire and treated at the scene by
ambulance crew standing by.
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