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Ky. volunteer fire department building burns down

The chief says other departments are stepping in to cover the Dundee community

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OHIO CO., Ky. — A fire destroyed the Dundee Volunteer Fire Department in Ohio County around 7:00 Saturday night.

14 News is told the department has 17 firefighters on its roster. Many of them gathered on Sunday to show their support for each other and the community. “Of course, there was nothing we could do. All of our equipment was inside,” Fire chief Danny Pogue says.

Chief Pogue says Saturday night’s fire was reported by a passerby who saw smoke coming from the building. Nearby fire agencies quickly coming to put the fire out. He tells 14 News that the building, which has been home to the department since 1978, is a total loss.

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