
Firefighters from three departments respond to a blaze on Dellwood Drive in Oliver Springs on Wednesday morning. The three departments were Oliver Springs, Oak Ridge, and Blair. (Photos by Tom Scott)
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Firefighters from three departments respond to a blaze on Dellwood Drive in Oliver Springs on Wednesday morning. The three departments were Oliver Springs, Oak Ridge, and Blair. (Photos by Tom Scott)
When the fire started, Oliver Springs Fire Department was preparing a demonstration at the nearby Oliver Springs Elementary School, so the department was able to respond quickly.
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