E.T. Wilkerson

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#TBT July 4, 1959- (news script to video) "In Bedford, there's an air of uncertainty today concerning future plans in the wake of the town's most disastrous fire in 31 years. Damage estimates range all the way from 200 to 500 thousand dollars. A group of insurance adjusters are due to fix some definite figure today. Firemen from fifteen communities fought the blaze which destroyed three business buildings on July 4th. According to Fire Chief B.H. Milton, the fire started in the warehouse section of the Coffee and Saunders Feed Store- apparently from a short circuit. Owners and managers have still declined to estimate their losses or speculate on the future. However, two of them did say they might be interested in new buildings put on their lots. Mop up operations took place yesterday." ... See MoreSee Less

July 4, 1959 Coffee & Saunders Feed Store

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Chiefs daybook that shows the agencies that responded.

I had just turned eight years old and I remember seeing the smoke from across town as we were on our way home from Bedford County Lake.

We could see the fire from our house. Road with my Dad to see what it was. I was 10. Little did I know I would eventually own that spot

This was my Dad's store. Remember that day well. I can still remember the smell.

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7 days ago

1:30 a.m.- Bedford Communications alerted Companies 1 (Bedford-1st due) and 5 (Forest- 2nd due & RIT), BCoFR Medic 14-1 and 14-6, and County 10 to 2124 McGhee Street for a reported structure fire. Engine 1 (w/four) arrived to find heavy smoke showing from the Charlie side of a single-story wood frame private dwelling. E1 assumed fire attack while Ladder 1 (w/six) conducted the primary search and ventilation. Wagon 1 (w/four) secured a water supply from a nearby hydrant and assisted E1 on the Charlie side. Rescue 5 operated as the RIT but was later reassigned to the overhaul group after the fire was extinguished. The Red Cross was called to provide shelter to four adults and three children who were displaced. Fire damage is estimated at $10,000. The fire is being investigated by the Bedford County Fire Marshal's Office. ... See MoreSee Less