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Willow Bunch Volunteer Fire Department responds to bale fire, about 25 bales lost

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Caitlin Brezinski

Published: February 26, 2026 at 1:36PM EST

A fire destroyed the Tugaske Fire Department building, including two essential fire trucks, as crews were unable to stop the blaze. Mick Favel reports.

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