The Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office, ATF and the Tallassee Police Department have identified a “vehicle of interest” in connection with the Mount Vernon Textile Mills fire in Tallassee on the night of Wednesday, May 4. Investigators describe a dark colored Tahoe or Yukon Sport Utility Vehicle with a lighter colored, possibly primer grey or white hood. A vehicle fitting…
Dallas County Commissioner Curtis Williams’s house was destroyed today after a morning fire. Dallas County Volunteer Fire Department officials say the home, which is located on County Road 162 in Orrville, is a total loss. Williams says his daughter was home when the fire broke out, but she was able to get out safely. No injuries have been reported. Fire officials say…
Seven trainees and a firefighter are out of a job after allegations of cheating. Tuesday, the Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department has terminated seven trainees and initiated termination proceedings against a firefighter following an incident of cheating. In a statement the department says the incident happened as a test was being administered at the training academy. The department says it received information last…
