Gorin, MO, Fire Chief Hit by Falling Pole

March 5, 2024
Gorin Fire Chief Kenneth Hoover, who was seriously injured, was flown to a trauma center.

The fire chief of Gorin Fire Department was seriously injured Monday when he was struck by a telephone pole.

Chief Kenneth Hoover was flown to a trauma center for treatment, WGEM reported.

He was battling a fire when the incident occurred.

There was no word on his condition.