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Press Release Tuesday, August 24th
On, August 24th, Wade Fire was dispatched to a structure fire with report of a female subject still on the second floor at 107 W. Jourdan. Yesterday’s Pub and Dining at 12:02am. Upon arrival there was heavy fire coming out of the southwest corner of the building. Wade command decided to pull two 1 3/4 pre-connect lines to make entry to the second floor.
The female subject was able to get out of the back of the building. Wade command when to a box alarm which pulled in Greenup Fire and Teutopolis Fire with towers and Olney Fire with a snorkel truck. The box alarm also pulled in Oblong, Dieterich, Casey, Robinson, and Montrose fire departments with engines. Crooked Creek Fire Protection District was called to cover the Wade Station. Jasper County EMS was on the scene to provide medical care. The Newton Police Department and the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department were assisted by the Jasper County Emergency Management Agency for traffic control. All occupants were checked out and released.
The fire is currently under investigation. The Wade Community Fire Protection District would like to thank all of the agencies that assisted with this fire. We would also like to thank Pizza Man for providing food and West End Reception and Events for providing drinks for all personnel. Wade Fire Cleared the scene at 6:00 am.
Assisting agencies:
Olney Fire Department, Teutopolis Fire Department, Robinson Fire Department, Jasper County EMS, Jasper County Sheriff’s Department, Dieterich Fire Department, Montrose Fire Department, Oblong Fire Department, Jasper County EMA, Crooked Creek Fire Protection District, Greenup Fire Department, Casey Fire Department, Newton Police Department.
Release from Gary Lindemann Fire Chief Wade Community Fire Protection District
