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Fire Calls: Jan. 17, 2024
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The Newman Fire Station responded to 20 calls for service from Jan. 5 to Jan. 11. The calls included 14 for Emergency Medical Services, one illegal burn, three alarm calls and two vehicle collisions. 


At 3:39 p.m. on Jan. 5, the Newman Fire Station was dispatched for a vehicle collision in the area of Eastin Road and Pump Road. On arrival, the firefighters found a single vehicle rolled over. Firefighters contacted the occupant who had moderate injuries and with damages estimated at $8,000. 


At 4:37 a.m. on Jan. 11, the Newman Fire Station was dispatched to a vehicle collision in the area of Interstate 5 and Pete Miller Road. On arrival, the fire crews found a vehicle in the center divider with moderate damage. The cause was determined to be from the driver sustaining a medical emergency before the collision. The occupant had minor injuries from the incident.