On November 4, Whitefield firefighters assisted West Pelzer FD with an auto accident involving an overturned tanker truck hauling approximately 8, 800 gallons of fuel.  Firefighters assisted with setting up a landing zone for the LifeFlight helicopter and provided manpower for the accident scene.  Engine 22 and Rescue 22 responded along with several HazMat units.

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