Edit: Certainly this will be remembered as one of the most dramatic fires in Wise County history, but what are the others? I remember the "old" Bridgeport High School gym (which really wasn't being used) burning down in the 1970s. And the burning of Grandy's in Decatur in the 1990s has to be in the top five.
But what are some others? I'll list them below if there are any vote-getters.
- Condo fire in Runaway Bay - over 20 units destroyed (early 2000s)
- Candle Factory fire in Decatur (2004?)
- Twin Hills Restaurant
- Long Oil in Decatur circa 1988. (I have no memory of this one.)
- Decatur Holiday Inn as it was nearing completion (don't remember this either.)
- The Taj Mahal looking building north of Decatur. (1980s?)
- Terrell's restaurant in Decatur (late 1970s)
- Gas well fire in northern Wise County - burned like a beacon for weeks (1993)
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Edit: Certainly this will be remembered as one of the most dramatic fires in Wise County history, but what are the others? I remember the "old" Bridgeport High School gym (which really wasn't being used) burning down in the 1970s. And the burning of Grandy's in Decatur in the 1990s has to be in the top five.
But what are some others? I'll list them below if there are any vote-getters.
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At least those "best firefighters in Texas" saved the slab!
if they alrent already involved, American red cross will help all affected by this with immediate needs. clothing, shelter, and household necessities when they relocate permanently. not sure which chapter, but any red cross office should be able to direct to the right place.
Meth lab? I lived there in the 90s and one was discovered in the attics extending from an entrance made by tearing out the ceiling in one apartments closet.
A lot of good it does to have paid fireman. Anything bigger than a dumpster fire they have to call in help from other towns. We are no better off now, except we get to pay more taxes. Maybe Rex should hire a few more police officers so they can sit out on 287 and catch people traveling through Decatur. Is anyone besides me un-happy with the direction the City of Decatur is going? Spend, spend, spend, and then tax, tax, tax.
Maybe Mr. Majors, the new owner of the Messenger, could start an "Answer Line" type column where people could write in and get their questions answered. Here's a few I would start with:
Is the city of Decatur any better off with paid fire fighters?
Is the new fire station a need or a want?
Is the new elementary school in Decatur a need or a want?
Is Decatur ISD saving money on bus transportation now that we are building the new bus barn?
Why do 95% of accident victims get life flighted to FW? What is the quality of our trauma center?
The biggest fire in Wise county is the one that involved your own property or daily life, or was close enough to threaten your property or daily life.
For me it was the fire that spread from the Poolville area toward Cottondale. I was in Salt Lake City at the time on business watching the news and hoping I would return to an intact house.
As for other fires: a big one in RAB about 2006. Burned down 3 apartment buildings (24 units?) in Runaway Bay. The volunteer fire department couldn't do much as there was no water pressure at hydrants. Bridgeport Tank Trucks sent in their tankers to feed the fire trucks. Remnants of the buildings were bulldozed and the land is still vacant. Nothing gets done in Runaway Bay fires unless Bridgeport shows up with decent equipment and firemen.
One of the great tragedies of these situations is that most renters do not have renters' insurance. The building owners probably are covered but the renters likely lose everything.
The candle factory fire up by the museum and what is now the police station. I had some friends who lived close to there, and it seemed like no matter where you went, you couldn't escape the smoke.
Sounds like there are some people on here who do not appreciate Firefighters, paid and Volunteer. Your taxes will likely go up when you spend more money but you also get better service and your insurance will start a GRADUAL decrease because of extra protection and ISO ratings. The fire station I believe is moving to a CENTRAL location in the city so THE CITY WONT HAVE TO BUILD ANOTHER ONE IN THE FUTRURE TO KEEP UP WITH GROWTH. Do yourself a favor and get educated before you run your mouth. And to answer the question, I am not a firefighter in Decatur nor do I live in Decatur.
And another comment, larger cities fly there patients to TRAUMA CENTERS. Larger cities also use mutual aid for LARGE Fires escpecially when it is hot and humid outside. Stay on your couch and leave it to the educated people.
Better Yet move out of the county if you are unhappy, enough said.
I wonder if you know that there are only two paid firefighters a shift at the DFD, and there are only 3 shifts! We are still a town that relys heavily on volunteer firefighters. I can't wait till the city can hire more firefighters so that our town will be that much safer! As for the station, have you ever been in the one that we have now? It's decent but all the equipment that the city has does not fit! So yes, we need more manpower for the trucks and more space to store them!
What I find funny is that the retard at 10:06 is talking as if Decatur firefighters are now supposed to be superhuman because they now get a paycheck. Have you watched the news lately? When was the last time you saw an apartment fire in big cities where there was only 1 department there? as others have said. Sit on your couch and spare others from your ignorance.
5:09 - Maybe when YOUR house catches on fire, they can save your slab and your bones so they can notify your next of kin!!
I'm not an expert on fires, but I do watch the news. The apartment fires in the big cities are always pretty devastating. They are lucky if they don't burn more than one building. Judging by the pics, only the top four burned. They also have a small army of paid firemen in the big cities. They may not be superhuman, but it looks like they did a pretty good job.
Larger cities also have more schools, and they do have to replace outdated buildings.
10:06- if you don't like living in a city that tries to move forward and get better, MOVE
I almost lost my house in a huge grassfire north of Chico Jan 30, 2008. Chico Fire Dept saved my house by the hair of my chinny chin chin.
It was a great feeling to see Poncho, Eddie and Nobie there when I drove up.
Thanks to all the firefighters from all the departments and the county employees that helped that day!
Didn't Twin Hills burn at the lake a couple years ago?
BTW...I can't believe you, sili, and Jar all missed the video of the female midget Matador getting "violated" by the bull she was fighting.
Hilarity insues very quickly.
10:06...in answer to your questions..
1) Yes
2) a need
3) a need
4) yes
5) to save their life; the quality is commensurate with the rated trauma level and the level of resources.
There now..you can go back to your meth pipe and leave the adults to taking care of the real world.
It is sad that renters do not buy renters insurance. It isn't that expensive.
I remember when the Forestburg School burned down. I'll bet John Lanier does too. I don't think he lived up there then, but I did.
But that wasn't in Wise County, so I guess it doesn't count. But it really does count........it was pretty horrific, and caused great conflagrations for us.
But, but, but......there's always an excuse..............
Don't Wordkyle have a say in this? I am a faithful Wordkyle buttkisser. Comon Word, don't let me/us other WK buttkissers down. Let us know what was wrong. We want to know how you want us to vote next time. What to do next time. Wordie!!!!!!!!!!!!
Help us!!!!!!!!!!!! We need you!!!!!
Was there a large Banjo factory that burned down near Decatur?
Could someone translate 7:28's post for me?
Something about real estate agents/Firefighters, neighboring counties, and excuses.....
I've got nothing here. Someone help me out.
3:52: Renter's insurance usually costs about $10/month. Not expensive - especially considering how much it would cost to replace all your stuff. Most renters smoke a lot more money than that in cigarettes in a month. Oh yeah cigarettes is what caused the fire!
Renters are stupid, not "tragic". They should think ahead and buy renters insurance. It's their own fault if they have no insurance.
Trimmings Factory fire in Decatur was in 1999
I worked at Trimmings for a short time in '96. That place was an accident waiting to happen. Owners had very little concern about safety in the work area. Employees would use hot plates to melt wax and sometimes they were left on overnight; piles of wood chips laying around; barrels of fragrancae oil. One small spark and POOF!
I'm surprised the place didn't burn sooner.
10:06, have you ever listened to the many sirens that ring in Decatur? Most of those sirens involve a (or several) fire engine. Maybe you should volunteer your time and see if after the many hours of your service, you get an idea of why we need paid firefighters. I certainly believe they need pay just as much as our policemen do. Decatur is no longer the little town it used to be. I don't see why you can't see the need for a larger firestation that is manned with trained personnel.... firemen who will SAVE your behind if your place catches fire! Of course, to realize the above, one must have some semblance of a brain. Evidently you have no such thing.
Before the Trimmings fire, and for months afterwards, the whole neighborhood smelled like scented candles. It was nice (the scent in the air, not the fire.)
Wasn't the big gold domed Meditation Center between Alvord and Forestburg that burned up in the late 80's just inside the Wise County line.
BG, you forgot the holiday inn in decatur that burned down completely just as it was nearing completion
That was actually Sandford Oil when it burned, not Long Oil.
What about Terrell's restaurant on the hill? I think it burned down in the late 70's and it was one of the very few restaurants in town at the time. I bet the older generation will remember this. I think it was snowing at the time it burned down.
I recall Terrell's burning down. Still miss that place. Was good food.
I miss Terrell's too. It was great, back in the day...aabout the 1960s when my family ate there almost every Sunday!
If you have kids that rent an apartment you can get them rental insurance as part of your home owners for cheap...I have my daughter and my son's apartments covered for about 20 bucks a quarter or 80 dollars a year.
Gas Well fire near Allvoid early 90s
1.Bridgeport City Hall in 1976
2.Newark IGA in 1994
3.3 square mile grass fire with Chinook helicopter in Chico-Feb 1988.
the Paradise Grass fire in 2008,and the Newark IGA again in 2006 or 2007, the Paradise School Gym Burnt sometime in the late 1950's
Reid and Bridges Grocery in Boyd in 1982 or 1983.
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