POLKTON TWP. — Area firefighters not only fought a major fire on Monday, but they also fought extreme cold that caused frostbite, frozen lines and hoses, and frozen brakes on the fire trucks.
Coopersville/Polkton Fire Capt. Brett Veldheer said at least 21 area fire departments were involved in the effort to combat the blaze at the White Acres Turkey Farm, 15730 76th Ave.
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