NEWS RELEASE
Immediate Release
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The Johnson City Fire Department responded to a hotel fire at the Johnson Inn at 2700 W. Market Street at 7:47 p.m. on January 2nd.
The first arriving units found fire and smoke visible from the hotel. One room was heavily involved upon arrival. An aggressive attack was made on the fire. It was confined to one extended-stay room and the common attic. A second room was damaged during the extinguishment operations. The room of origin was unoccupied at time of the fire.
Power was shut off by the Johnson City Power Board to approximately 20 rooms. This forced several guests to be displaced. It was unclear how long it would take to get the guests back in a room.
One occupant was treated at the scene and transported by Washington County / Johnson City EMS. The patient suffered smoke inhalation. The occupant was removed from a room adjacent to the room of origin.
Four Engines, one ladder truck, the manpower unit, the shift-supervisor, the Operations Chief, two fire marshals, and Rehab Unit responded. There were approximately 20 Fire Department personnel on the scene.
Lt. Barry Richardson advised, "The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time and has been referred to the Fire Marshal's Division for follow-up and cause determination." Damages have been estimated in excess of $20,000.00. The fire was brought under control within ten minutes. Units remained on the scene for approximately 3-hours overhauling and checking for extension.
Please contact Lt. Stanley Daniels (423)483-5828 or Lt. Barry Richardson (423)483-5823 for more information.
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Lt./EMTP Jason Powell
Johnson City, TN Fire Dept.
B-Shift - "North Battalion"
Station 5
205 Broyles Dr.
Johnson City, TN 37601
Station: (423) 283-5804
Cell: (423) 483-5819
Fax: (423) 283-5885
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