The village mayor and council announced late last week it was temporarily suspending firefighting services because the number of volunteers has hit a low and the fire chief position has been vacant for some time.
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“We’re still under investigation, but mattresses don’t typically spontaneously combust in a hallway.”
Emergency Support Services has placed most residents 24 people into hotels until it’s determined what’s going to happen with the building.
Borg said residents “opened up their doors and saw a wall of flame and smoke, so they chose the other way out.”
“It scared some people, for sure.”
He said there are escape ladders on the market that can be stowed in residences.
He stressed the importance of closing all doors in a home to help prevent fire damage.
“Even if you’re escaping a fire, close the door behind you.”