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suspected to have been sparked by an “electrical problem.”
Companies from Flint Hill, Sperryville, Castleton, Culpeper and Salem responded to the Thursday morning alarm but despite their efforts, the damage was extensive throughout the building. “There’s smoke damage everywhere," said Atkins, noting that most of the company’s protective fire fighting equipment was lost. In addition, the department's bingo machine was destroyed and the electrical circuitry in the fire hall was completely burned out. Intense heat also warped some of the supports in the metal building as well as damaging kitchen equipment.
Last Friday, the electrical company restored partial temporary service to provide power to the engine room and office. “But we can’t even blow the siren—we've got practically nothing,” Atkins said.
The firemen must rely solely on plectrons in their homes for fire reports. “That’s the only alarm system we’ve got right now," Atkins said.
Until normal operations are restored, another company in addition to Amissville automatically responds to all fires in the area. Either Culpeper or Flint Hill is sent out, along with the crippled Amissville department depending on which is closest, Atkins said.
The fire was discovered by
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