Local Fire and EMS Respond to Emergencies on March 16

Fire and EMS for March 18

The Journal | Tuesday, March 18, 2025

By Staff

On March 16, Berkeley County fire and EMS teams responded to a variety of incidents, including multiple traffic accidents on Interstate 81, medical emergencies such as cardiac arrests, and several cases of downed wires affecting local communities. In particular, calls for psychiatric emergencies and sick individuals were noted throughout the day, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by emergency services. The responses were critical for residents in towns like Charles Town and Ranson, as well as rural areas impacted by storms that caused trees and wires to fall, demonstrating the significant role of local emergency responders as reported by The Journal.

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