New fire station now operating in Clovis

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- A new fire station is now in use in Clovis.

A ribbon-cutting was held for the newest addition to the Clovis Fire Department on Saturday.

Station 6 is located on Encino Avenue - just south of Shaw and Leonard.

This station will serve 10,000 homes and 30,000 residents in the Loma Vista area.

Construction started in February of 2021 and cost $8 million, funded by development fees of the surrounding areas.

The station is staffed with three firefighters at all times.