Morning Star Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire this morning on County Road 19. Automatic Aid was dispatched from York, Siloam and Cuba Fire Departments. Morning Star and York units arrived on location and mounted a quick attack on the fire and held the fire to the room of origin and prevented major damage to the dwelling. All departments in the southern portion of Sumter County drill together on a regular basis so that on emergencies like this firefighters know how to effectively work together to serve the public.
