The Springfield Fire Department will officially place into service the new Ladder 8 on Friday, June 24. A formal wash down ceremony to welcome Ladder 8 will be held at 1 p.m., June 24 at Fire Station 8, located at 1405 S. Scenic Avenue.
A total of 10 fire companies consisting of 29 firefighters and four chief officers were on scene to contain the fire. Two structures on either side of the initial fire sustained minor damage to their exteriors. Read on...