Trash fire at landfill
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Libby volunteer firefighters Neil Benson, Brian Hobday and Brent Wood fight a fire with help from operator Newell Goucher at the Lincoln County Landfill Friday evening. Fire Marshal Steve Lauer suspected the cause was burning materials left in garbage that was collected and brought in. (John Blodgett/The Western News)
Neil Benson, Brent Wood and Brian Hobday move hose while working Friday night’s fire at the Lincoln County Landfill. (John Blodgett/The Western News)
Libby volunteer firefighters Neil Benson, Brian Hobday and Brent Wood work a fire at the landfill Friday evening. (John Blodgett/The Western News)
Libby volunteer firefighters Zach Weed, left, and Bryan Thompson work a fire at the Lincoln County Landfill Friday evening, July 13. (John Blodgett/The Western News)
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