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Elk Horn Trailer Fire

On Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at 10:37am, Galax Fire was dispatched to 4410 Elk Horn Road in the Woodlawn community for a structure fire. A neighbor called 911 and reported smoke coming from a trailer. Upon officer’s arrival, he reported smoke showing from the...

River Hill Wreck

On Thursday, May 14, 2015, at 5:55pm, Galax Fire was dispatched with Laurel Rescue Squad to a single vehicle accident in the area of 2231 River Hill Road. Firefighters assisted rescue squad members with loading, and a Landing Zone was established at the Gambetta...

Cold Springs Structure Fire

On Sunday, May 10, 2015, at 1:37pm, the Galax Fire Department was dispatched to 250 Cold Springs Lane in the Baywood community for a structure fire. The occupants reportedly had gone to town for groceries, when a neighbor called them to report the fire. Independence...

Explosion at Turman Lumber

On Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at 11:23am, Galax Fire was dispatched to the Turman Lumber Company (152 Boyer Road) for a silo explosion. Upon arrival, firefighters found two large silos on fire. Using the Tower and ground lines, firefighters contained the fire. Turman...