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Lincoln Co. first responders battle bad weather while serving the community

by SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
The Western News | January 19, 2024 7:00 AM

First responders in South Lincoln County answered the bell once again last weekend as they dealt with extreme cold and slick roads, among other things, while answering a variety of calls.

Libby Volunteer Fire Department crews battled a structure fire Saturday night while enduring temperatures 20 degrees below zero.

According to a report from Fire Chief Steve Lauer, a 40-foot by 60-foot shop was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived at about 8:45 p.m. to the property on Parmenter Creek Road.

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