Firefighters in Canada and Texas are without homes New Year's morning after fires damaged their stations.
About 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, the on-duty crew was returning to the Westlake firehouse on Dove Road when the crew encountered flames coming from their station.
Firefighters from Keller, Roanoke, Southlake and Trophy Club fire department responded to assist Westlake firefighter contain the fire.
“We appreciate the response and assistance from all of our surrounding neighbors,” Town Manager Tom Brymer said in a statement. “Events like these are a perfect example of the importance of dedicated emergency responders and their commitment to public safety.”
The fire damaged the living area of the town's only fire station and no apparatus were damaged.
Brymer said the fire will not disrupt fire protection to the community.
About 9:45 a.m. in Harrietsfield, Nova Scotia, firefighters tackled a fire at Harrietsfield-Sambro Fire Station 62.
The Chronicle Herald reports that smoke was pouring from the three-bay fire station Thursday morning.
Smoke began pouring from the three-bay station at 1070 Old Sambro Road at about 9:45 a.m.
The volunteer fire station was not staffed when the fire was reported, according to the Canadian Broadcast Company.
More than a half-dozen fire trucks were summoned to the scene and the fire was contained within two hours.
