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Arrests in Mooresville

Arson

Six juveniles were taken into custody for setting a fire in a vacant structure.

See story on page 4

Greensboro 3-Alarmer

On January 24, 2023, Greensboro crews battelled a three-alarm structure fire at Smith Trucking on Oakland Avenue.

See story on page 8

Lithium-Ion Batteries

Handling lithium-ion batteries is the theme for this year’s Safety Stand Down campaign.

See story on page 13

Troutman FR, Iredell EMS

Handle Crane Flip

Crews responded when a crane flips into a house on which it was working.

See story on page 19

NCFFF 18th

Memorial Service

Raleigh invites the NCFire Family to participate in honoring the state’s LODDs.

See story on page 29

Obituary

Guilford County’s Joseph Wilson Bryant

See story on page 30

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