Pipe bursts, compensation donations for the upcoming fundraiser in the Clayton Fire Station

Clayton, me. (WTVG) – water damage to the fire station. That burst after a pipe on the morning of Monday, February 24, 2025.

“The leak came from the part on the upper floor,” said boss Brad Terrill from the all-volunteer fire brigade by Clayton in Lenawee County, Michigan. “This is one of the oldest departments in Michigan that is still running. I am the fourth generation. My great -grandfather was the chief, my father was the boss, my grandpa was the boss, and now I am. “

The crew supported Cambridge Township at a barn fire. When they returned to the fire station, they found that a pipe was planned on the upper floor.

“We weren't sure if we wanted to cry or whether it was just a big coffee that we were looking for this morning because it was a rather intense wake -up call” fire brigade association. “Hundreds of pictures that are currently created in our kitchen dry, so we can save most of them.”

The association is planning a big first aid Chili Cookoff Sunday, March 9, 2025 from 12 noon to 3 p.m., it takes place in the Clayton Fire Station, 11029 Center St., Clayton, Wed, 49235. Now many of the donated items that are to be raffled are ruined.

“All of our donations were kept along this wall. When they came in, we were in this closed office, and unfortunately most of the water was down in this wall, ”said Chief Terrill.

Last year, the first year for the fundraising campaign, the Cookoff collected 8,500 US dollars and helped buy new turnout. If you want to donate or participate this year, the department has a Facebook event page. Click here for details.

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