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Good information with school back in session.School Bus Passing Laws
This is not a test to get your Driver's License--but it's something that a lot of drivers apparently don't fully understand. Here's the official list from the NC Dept. of Transportation.
lincolnherald.net/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=31032
Denver Fire is currently operating at a working structure fire off of Henry Dellinger Rd. Crews are currently making progress on extinguishing the fire.
***Update***
The fire has been extinguished. No injuries to occupants or firefighters. Unfortunately, there were some pets inside that were unable to make it out.
Denver Fire thanks our neighboring departments for the assistance this morning. East Lincoln Fire Department and Pumpkin Center Fire Department for your support on the scene and Sherrills Ford-Terrell Fire for covering our area while we were tied up.
It is the working relationships with our partners that allow us to do what we do.
As the storm rolled through Denver and eastern Lincoln County this evening, your local responders got a little busy.
Straight line winds took down trees, powers lines and damaged a few homes. Denver Fire responded to fires from lightning strikes at two separate buildings. No injuries were reported due to the storm and damages, although wide spread, were generally minor.
Denver Fire thanks Pumpkin Center Fire, East Lincoln Fire, Sherrills Ford-Terrell Fire and Bandys Fire for the assistance during this event. Additionally, thank you to the Denver Fire off duty staff and volunteers for their response.
If you come across downed powerlines, do not touch them and call 911 to report.
Pictured is the flag pole at Denver Headquarters that was bent during the wind from the storm.
Come out see us at the smoke house and learn about fire safety at National Night Out!