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VFD; 11:16 p.m., difficulty breathing, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD.
Sept. 9: 3:15 p.m., siekcall, Washington, Washington VFD; 7:44 p.m., chemical spill, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD.
Sept. 10: 3:00 p.m., heart attack,
95.2%