Bentonville Fire Department Breaks Ground on New Station

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Published February 25, 2019 at 2:11 PM CST

Officials from the city of Bentonville and the fire department participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for Station 6 Feb. 22, 2019.

Construction is underway on Station 7 in southwest Bentonville. Twelve firefighters will staff the approximately 9,500 square-foot facility when it opens in the fall.

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