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Overdoses on the rise

  • By Neita Cecil Columbia Gorge News
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Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue (MCFR) saw a steady 20 to 21 overdoses a year for the past three years, but has already recorded 20 overdoses just through September of this year.

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Gasket break sets off fire alarm at TDMS

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This afternoon at approximately 12:43 PM, a gasket broke on the sprinkler system located in the gym at The Dalles Middle School, which caused the fire alarm to activate.  Students and staff were evacuated from the school and Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue responded.  MCFR and District personnel were able to reset the fire alarm and are now working together to repair the sprinkler system.

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Trailer burns Friday

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An unoccupied trailer was destroyed by fire at the Lone Pine In Lieu Site Friday night. The owner was fishing at the time and had her 3-year-o…