COUNTY LIFE
Nocona firefighters stop spread of fire from garage
City of Nocona firefighters responded to a garage fire this past week that followed a loud explosive sound from inside the structure.
Fire Chief Rusty Henley said the fire call came in at 9:45 a.m. on July 4 to the Trayton Waldrip home at 305 Henrietta Street. On arrival, they found a detached garage with light smoke showing.
Upon investigation, it was determined the homeowner had been welding on a bulk storage tank used to transport gasoline sitting on the flatbed of a truck. Henley said the vapors ignited causing the tank to expand and rupture. The fire spread to the structure as the homeowner used a garden hose to control the fire.
Henley said 17 firefighters and one truck from the Nocona Fire Department responded. There were no injuries and the total estimated loss is $30,000.
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Bowie Public Library’s Summer Reading program continues on July 16 with the Olympics.
It will be all about the upcoming Summer Olympics with outdoor games at the soccer field. Summer reading wraps up with the popular Creature Teacher on July 23 who brings lots of animals to the kids to see up close.
Any questions about summer reading can be directed to the library staff by calling 872-2681 or follow their Facebook page.
Summer reading is open to children ages 0-12. Keep a summer reading log and earn a book.
Top photo – This past Tuesday, the library staff visits with Smokey the Bear and a member of the Forest Service at summer reading. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Nocona Library’s Summer Reading program continues at 10 a.m. on July 17 at the Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The program will be space adventures and include a demonstration of a drone. Make plans to attend.
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