Construction Begins on Long-Planned Fire Station
Construction has begun on a fire station that has been in the planning stages for 11 years, West Hollywood officials said Thursday.
The new site for Los Angeles County Fire Station No. 7 was chosen after city and county officials received extensive input from residents, City Councilman Paul Koretz said. A fire station was initially proposed in 1986.
“Better late than never,” Koretz said.
Officials said the project’s $4-million cost will be shared by the city and the county fire district. Construction is expected to be completed by June 1998.
Capt. Mark Viles said firefighters have mixed emotions about leaving the station at 958 Hancock Ave., which was built in 1927.
“This is an old-style fire station with a lot of history and a lot of memories,” Viles said. “A lot of the guys are attached to it.”
The new 15,000-square-foot facility, at 864 N. San Vicente Blvd., will accommodate three or more engines, he said.
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