Multiple departments respond to Memorial Day fire in South Macon
Firefighters responded to the building fire around 11:20 a.m. When they arrived, they found a single building that was 'fully involved' and in close proximity to other structures and grain bins.
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Mt. Zion, South Wheatland, Blue Mound, Long Creek, Niantic, and Bethany fire departments provided mutual aid, and helped contain the fire to the original building. The South Macon Fire Department, Abbott Ambulance, Macon County Sheriff's Deputies and Montey and Cody Holsapple provided aid as well.
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