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Bullet pierces Westfield fire station ceiling, narrowly missing firefighter
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Tony Atkins , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· September 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred at a Westfield fire station, according to the Westfield FD. A firefighter had a close call when a bullet pierced the ceiling of a fire station.
A firefighter had a close call when a bullet pierced the ceiling of a fire station. The firefighter was in a bathroom brushing his teeth when he heard a loud bang. The bullet landed near him after passing through the ceiling.
The incident occurred at a Westfield fire station, according to the Westfield FD. A firefighter was present when the bullet entered the station. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
The circumstances surrounding the shot are not specified in the available information.
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Category: safety Published: September 6, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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