The situation surrounding Mason Fire District 12 has officially reached disaster status. On Friday, Mason County Commissioners declared the communities around Matlock a disaster area. The announcement came after the district’s insurance provider announced it would not renew the fire department's policy, shutting down the district’s ability to provide medical and fire services. Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/disaster-declared-mason-county-fire-district/281-f2781f67-fa8b-4338-9459-6e36c5b32b1e