AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) _ Fire officials in Augusta are assessing the damage after part of a fire station collapsed on a fire truck as it left the building to respond to a call. The Augusta Chronicle reports that firefighters had to stop responding when the accident happened around 10 a.m. Monday. Augusta Fire Chief Chris James said it appeared some part of the fire engine at Station 9 hit the center column between the garage doors, causing much of the front of the building to collapse. Authorities say another engine company picked the call up and responded immediately. James said he is transferring crews to other stations while officials assess the damage. Crews were unsure how extensive the damage was to the fire engine, which was covered with bricks from the falling building. ——— Information from:
The Augusta Chronicle.
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