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Odessa Fire Rescue Respond to House Fire Other Homes Impacted

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Odessa, Texas/August 24, 2024-On Saturday, August 24th, during the afternoon hours, Odessa Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in the 4200 Block of Wayside Ave., across from Permian High School on East 42nd Street. Residents near and around the burning home were able to knock down the front door in an effort to rescue anyone in the house. A medium size dog was pulled out of the burning home. 

(Joshua Sanchez, Resident of the Wayside Ave. Neighborhood/4200 Block of Wayside Ave./Odessa, Texas) 

Neighbors to the right and left of the burning house suffered some fire damage to their homes and property. 

(Joshua Sanchez, Resident of the Wayside Ave. Neighborhood/4200 Block of Wayside Ave./Odessa, Texas) 

No injuries were reported. A representative with the American Red Cross was at the scene to provide assistance to the victims of the house fire. Odessa Fire Rescue officials are investigating the cause of the fire. 

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Meals on Wheels Partners with the Red Cross to Deliver and Install Smoke Alarms

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Odessa, Texas/November 19, 2023-On Saturday morning, November 18th, Meals on Wheels partnered with the Red Cross to provide smoke alarms to the elderly, disabled and homebound clients of Meals on Wheels in Odessa and Ector County. 

(Craig Stoker, Executive Director-Meals on Wheels of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

Volunteers were issued the necessary tools and a quick training session by representatives of the Red Cross on how to install smoke alarms in various areas of the client’s home. 

(Craig Stoker, Executive Director-Meals on Wheels of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

The goal of Meals on Wheels of Odessa is not only providing a meal, but also helping their clients with much needed services through partnerships. 

(Craig Stoker, Executive Director-Meals on Wheels of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

Meals on Wheels of Odessa is always in need of volunteers to deliver meals. If you would like to volunteer Monday thru Friday, call (432)333-6451. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.