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Beaver Island Volunteer Fire Department saves Albert Lewis home (1961)

Also 1961 Albert Lewis home fire

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TypeEvent
WithinBeaver Island
ErasModern era

Summary

The Beaver Island Volunteer Fire Department fought a fire at Albert Lewis’s home during a very cold night and saved the home from complete destruction. Lillian Gregg encouraged the firefighters with hot coffee until the fire was under control.

Evidence and limits

The notice does not provide an exact date, cause, damage assessment, equipment record, or complete responder roster.

Sources

  1. Beaver Beacon, January 1961, “Beaver Island Volunteer Fire Department.”
    Reports that the Beaver Island Volunteer Fire Department fought a fire at Albert Lewis’s home on a very cold night and saved the home from complete destruction; Lillian Gregg supplied hot coffee until the fire was under control. It does not give the date, cause, damage assessment, or responder roster.