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Firefighters Accepting Donations For Springfield Tornado Victims

BOSTON (CBS) - The state firefighters association is teaming up with trade unions and the teamsters in launching a donation drive for the victims of last week's tornadoes.

The president of Firefighters Local 648, David Wells, said anyone across Massachusetts can donate.

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WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

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"We are going state-wide, and asking people to make donations: water, batteries, flashlights, tubs, cleanup equipment. Drop them off at any fire station in the Commonwealth. Teamsters are not a trade union so we'll get them back here to Springfield to get out to the public," said Wells.

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