Photos: Newport Beach (CA) Fire Department Opens Peninsula Station 2

The Newport Beach Fire Department, along with city officials and community members, celebrated the grand opening of the Peninsula Fire Station No. 2 Tuesday, the department writes on Facebook.

“We are very thankful to be replacing a nearly 70-year-old station and looking forward to serving the community out of this efficient and modern building.

“The NBFD thanks our wonderful community for their input and efforts in supporting this project, as well as City Council members, the City Manager’s Office, and Public Works Department.”

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