Leland Fire/Rescue responds to early morning tractor trailer fire
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Crews with Leland Fire/Rescue responded to an early morning fire along Highway 17. The group says the fire took place just after 3:00 a.m. Wednesday around Mile Marker 47. Crews...
View ArticleSmoke expected near Leland as crews perform controlled burn
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — If you see smoke in parts of Brunswick County over the next few days, it’s likely from a controlled burn. Leland Fire/Rescue says the burn is taking place in the Mallory Creek...
View ArticleLeland Fire and Rescue fight large commercial fire
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Leland Fire and Rescue, along with other agencies, are fighting a large commercial fire off Wood Treatment Rd at a pole plant, near Northwest District Park. In a Facebook post,...
View ArticleLeland Fire/Rescue save kayaker stuck in Brunswick River marsh
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A kayaker had to be rescued Thursday evening after getting stuck in the Brunswick River. Leland Fire/Rescue says crews were dispatched around 7:00 p.m. and found a kayaker trapped...
View ArticleLeland Fire and Rescue save kayaker
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — In a Facebook post, Leland Fire and Rescue said they rescued a distressed kayaker late Friday. Around 7 p.m., crews were sent to the Brunswick River where a kayaker was stuck in...
View ArticleLeland Fire Rescue hosts HAZMAT training with Wilmington Fire
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Leland Fire Rescue just finished up hosting a hazmat training event with other local fire departments. According to a post on Facebook, Leland Fire Rescue hosted the regional...
View ArticleLeland Fire/Rescue conducting live fire training this week
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Leland Fire/Rescue will be conducting live fire training this week. The training will take place in the 500 block of Village Road on Wednesday, impacting traffic throughout the...
View ArticleLeland Fire Rescue participates in live fire training exercise
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Firefighters in Leland worked to make sure they are prepared in case of emergency during a live training on Wednesday afternoon. Drivers may have experienced some traffic delays as...
View ArticleFire causes extensive damage to Leland home
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Leland Fire/Rescue responded to a house fire on Footpath Road just before 2:30 in the afternoon on Thursday, Aug. 10. When crews arrived, they found smoke showing over the garage....
View ArticleLeland Fire/Rescue battle early morning structure blaze
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Fire crews were busy Monday morning battling a structure fire in Leland. Leland Fire/Rescue responded to the commercial structure fire just before 6:00 a.m. at 2304 Mercantile...
View ArticleLeland Fire Station 51 set to open Saturday
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Leland Fire/Rescue plans to open a new fire station this weekend. Fire Rescue Station 51 is scheduled to open Saturday. It is located off US Highway 74/76. The town says the new...
View ArticleLeland Fire/Rescue KnoxBox program expands, aiding senior citizen response
LELAND, NC (WWAY)– A program that helps First Responders in the Town of Leland serve the community is expanding thanks to a generous donation. Leland Fire Rescue’s Senior Citizen KnoxBox Program,...
View ArticleAnnual ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ and ‘Fill the Fire Truck’ event returns to Leland
BRUNSWICK COUNTY , NC (WWAY) — First responders were lined up at the Walmart in Leland on Friday, collecting nonperishable food items and unwrapped toys. This is an annual event called ‘Pack the...
View ArticleLeland Fire/Rescue responds to chemical leak inside business
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Crews with Leland Fire/Rescue responded to a chemical leak inside a business early Wednesday morning. The incident took place in the 2200 block of Andrew Jackson Highway. Crews...
View ArticleLeland Fire/Rescue encourages people to clean dryer vents to start new year
LELAND, NC (WWAY)– As we start a new year, Leland Fire/Rescue is encouraging you to add a new item to your checklist of things to do. Leland Fire Chief Ronnie Hayes says dryer vents should be...
View ArticleLeland Fire/Rescue conduct drafting training, drawing water from natural...
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Fire crews conducted special training Thursday morning. Members of the Leland Fire/Rescue practiced drafting training. This skill allows crews to draw water from natural water...
View ArticleNeighbors help Leland fire crews knock down blaze with fire extinguishers
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Neighbors came to the rescue this week when battling a fire. Leland Fire Rescue responded to an outside fire threatening several structures on Summer Townes Way. The fire was...
View ArticleLeland Fire/Rescue takes part in vertical ventilation training
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Leland fire crews recently conducted vertical ventilation training. The important training involved cutting a hole in the roof of a burning building to release heat and smoke....
View ArticleLeland Fire/Rescue looking for feedback to ensure best possible service to...
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Leland Fire/Rescue wants to hear from its residents. The group is in the process of creating a strategic plan with the goal of ensuring the best possible service to the community....
View ArticleTiny, but mighty: a special parade celebrates a young girl’s journey...
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — For 18-month-old Dahlia Morris, the past year and a half has been a long and hard journey for her and her family. Dahlia’s grandmother Angelina Bernard explained that Dahlia had to...
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