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Day: September 10, 2024

Garage Fire in Town of Rock Falls Monday September 9 Causes Heat and Smoke Damage

Steve Dillon

TOWN OF ROCK FALLS – The Merrill Fire Department received a call at 3:32 PM on Monday, September 9 with a report of a garage fire at N4459 Mary Todd Court in the Town of Rock Falls. Initial reports were that smoke and flames were coming from the eves of the garage. The Department dispatched four vehicles to the scene, two of those EMS units. Firefighters were advised that while the garage was detached, other structures were located nearby. The initial response from the Merrill Fire Department included Engine 61,…

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Merrill Named as 2024 Mammoth Hike Challenge Community

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The City of Merrill is proud to be recognized as one of three trail communities as a part of the Wisconsin Ice Age Trail’s 2024 Mammoth Hike Challenge! Those interested in being a part of the one-month challenge during October can sign up for FREE on the City of Merrill Facebook page. Participants can compete individually or as a part of a team. Everyone logging at least 44 miles on the trail and visiting all three Ice Age Trail Communities will earn a limited-edition Mammoth Hike Challenge Patch.

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Merrill Fire Department Report Week Ending September 8

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 48 calls last week, bringing the total for 2024 to 1,562 calls. There were 39 calls requesting EMS services, excluding one call of a motor vehicle accident Monday, September 2nd on County Rd G resulting in injuries. A call came in on Wednesday, September 4th of a smoke scare on West Main St. One call was received as a result of a cloud to ground lightning strike on Taylor St. in the City of Merrill Thursday, September 5th, but no fire was…

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