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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. -

DeKalb County firefighters say they've received a generous donation of box fans, which they'll distribute free of charge to those county citizens who need them amid the summer heat wave.  

Fans can be picked up at Fire Rescue Headquarters, located at 1950 West Exchange Place, Tucker, GA 30084 or one of the following fire stations:

•    Station 15- 2107 Flightway Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341
•    Station 17- 900 Evans Mill Road, Lithonia, GA 30058
•    Station 20- 2919 Warren Road, Lithonia, GA 30034
•    Station 22- 1859 Montreal Road, Tucker, GA 30084
•    Station 23- 1265 Brockett Road, Clarkston, GA 30021

Proof of DeKalb County residency (driver's license or utility bill) is required to receive a fan and priority will be given to senior citizens. Supplies are limited.

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