ATLUS, OK. (THECOUNT) – The Blair Fire Department chief announced the sad news on Facebook that the department has lost one of their own. The firefighter, who has not need identified, worked at the Friendship Fire Department, located on South Main Street in Altus, OK.
The Friendship firefighter was killed while working a house fire Friday evening, the chief said.
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The fire broke out just after 5:30 p.m. at a home at the intersection of county roads 206 and 160 about a mile north of Altus. Firefighters arrived to find the home engulfed in flames. source
The Blair Fire Department’s Facebook page reported the death of one firefighter with the Friendship fire department.
It is with heavy heart tonight, a fire fighter was lost in the of duty, we ask that you keep his family in your prayers at this time of need,,,,,
Prayers for the friendship fire department and familyAlbert Tyner chief source
The cause of the fire is unknown. The home is a total loss.