HIGH SPRINGS, FL – Among the many vehicles damaged across Florida by Hurricane Helene was one of the High Springs Fire Department’s fire trucks.
According to a WCJB report, Tanker 29 was responding to a structure fire during the hurricane when the firefighter on board encountered downed wires on Northwest 185th Street near Plantation Oaks. While the unit was stopped, it was struck by another tree that toppled more wires.
The firefighter managed to get out of the truck safely and was not injured. The truck is no longer in service because of the damage it sustained.
In a statement, the fire department said, “Vehicles can be repaired and replaced, but a firefighter’s life cannot.”
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