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Fire chief flags access problem on Center Street after chimney fire

City of Southgate City Council · November 5, 2025
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Summary

Fire Chief Beatsch reported a chimney fire on Center Street in which Wilder's aerial truck could not navigate the street; he asked the city to review yellow-curb markings and parking on Center Street to ensure fire apparatus access.

Fire Chief Beatsch told the council he responded to a chimney fire on Center Street and that Wilder's aerial truck was unable to make it through the street. He asked the council to examine yellow-curb markings and parking restrictions so that fire apparatus can access Center Street as needed.

Mayor Hamberg and council members did not record a formal directive beyond the chief's request in the meeting minutes. Council Member Okura later indicated she would coordinate with the fire chief on a separate item about the Christmas-party event, but the transcript does not show a follow-up action on curb markings at this meeting.