Thanks for fire response

Hero’s “Hooray” to Suzanne

Apr. 8, 2021 3:41 p.m.
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Thanks for fire response

Thank you Duncan Fire Department for your quick response to the fire at the Duncan RV Park; keep up the good work and a Hero’s “Hooray” to Suzanne who pulled Dave from the trailer.

Brian Morgan

Duncan RV Park

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