Sunday, January 11, 2009

House Fire January 10, 2009

Units from the Johnson City Fire Department responded to a house fire at 191 Degrasse Drive on Saturday evening, January 10, 2009 at approximately 8:12pm.

The first engine on the scene advised that there was heavy fire coming through the roof upon their arrival.

Six fire engines and approximately 35 firefighters were on the scene for several hours extinguishing the blaze.

One firefighter was treated for injuries while fighting the fire in the 18,000 square foot residence.

No one was home at the time of the blaze.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and is being investigated by the Johnson City Fire Marshal’s office.