Fire Strikes WW Cab Company

NEWS RELEASE

 

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Immediate Release

 

Fire Strikes W.W. Cab Company

 

W.W. Cab Company was the scene of a business fire on Thursday, May 21st. The Johnson City Fire Department was called to the business, located at 128 N Commerce St, at approximately 7:51 p.m.

 

Upon arrival of fire companies, flames were visible from both Commerce Street and McClure Street. Firefighters from these companies quickly initiated an aggressive interior attack on the fire. The companies were able to contain the fire and prevent any further extension inside the business. Fire did not extend to any adjacent business.

 

Crews had to force entry to the rear of the structure to allow access to the room of origin. Upon gaining access, the fire was quickly extinguished. The fire was brought under control in approximately 45 minutes.

 

In addition to housing W.W. Cab's operation, the building was also home to several collectible vehicle owed by Walt Whaley, proprietor of W.W. Cab. These vehicles sustained moderate damage, but were not destroyed. The fire originated in the repair garage of the cab company. A large amount of machinery and tools were damaged. The total damage to the building and contents was estimated to be between $40,000.00 and $50,000.00.

 

The building was occupied at the time of the fire, but no one civilians were injured. Everyone was able to evacuate the structure prior to the fire departments arrival.

 

Twenty fire-personnel responded to the scene. There were four engine companies, two ladders, a manpower squad, shift supervisor, and rehab unit on the scene. Johnson City/Washington County EMS responded with an ambulance and rescue unit. The Johnson City Police Department also  assisted with crowd control. No emergency personnel were injured at the scene.

 

The Fire Marshal Division of the Johnson City Fire Department is still investigating the cause of the fire.

 

For additional information contact Captain Stanley Daniels 423-483-5828 or Lieutenant Mike Oliver 423-483-5817.

 

 

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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

jpowell@johnsoncitytn.org

www.johnsoncitytn.org/Fire

www.jcfdnewsblog.blogspot.com

 

House Fire

On Sunday, May 17, 2009, at approximately 12:30 am, units from the Johnson City Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire in the area of Brown's Mill Rd and W. Mountainview Ave. The fire was located in a mobile home at 3315 Butler Rd.

The mobile home was unoccupied at the time of the fire. The structure was a total loss.

The fire is currently under investigation by the Johnson City Fire Marshal's office. No injuries were reported in the blaze.

 

David L. Harrison

Lieutenant

Johnson City Fire Department

505 E. Main St.

Johnson City, TN 37601

Tel: (423) 975-2840

Cel: (423) 791-4755

Fax: (423) 975-2846

E-mail: dharrison@johnsoncitytn.org

Update on fire at 319 W. Watauga Ave

On May 12, 2009, the Johnson City Fire Department, in conjunction with the Johnson City Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff's Office, arrested Judy Kiser, WF, age 22, for Coercion of a Witness. The arrest is the result of the investigation into the fire that occurred at 319 W. Watauga Ave on April 13, 2009. The suspect is accused of attempting to influence or intimidate witnesses in the case. Kiser was transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where she is being held on a $10,000.00 bond.

Contact:

Asst. Fire Marshal Lori C. Ratliff lratliff@johnsoncitytn.org
Johnson City Fire Department
505 E. Main St.
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 975-2840

Garage Fire

At 12:09 a.m. on May 8, 2009 the Johnson City Fire Department responded to a report of a garage fire at 503 West Pine Street. The first arriving unit observed smoke and fire coming from a wood frame unattached storage garage in back of a single family residence. Fire had spread to a pick-up truck parked next to the garage and radiant heat was melting the vinyl siding on the rear side of the residence. Fire was impinging on overhead power lines. Access to the fire scene was made through an alleyway.  A water supply was established and an attack was made on the fire. A protective hoseline was deployed to protect the residence. The fire was brought under control in approximately 10 minutes.

 

The Johnson City Fire Marshal’s Division was called to the scene.  The fire cause and origin is under investigation.

 

No injuries were reported. Estimated damage is $20,000.

 

The Johnson City Fire Department responded 14 personnel along with three engines, one ladder, one manpower unit and one captain.     

 

 

Mark J. Finucane

Assistant Chief

Johnson City Fire Department

505 East Main Street

Johnson City, TN 37601

423-975-2844 (Office)

423-975-2846 (Fax)

mfinucane@johnsoncitytn.org

firebank@comcast.net

 

 

Garage Fire in Johnson City

At 12:09 a.m. the Johnson City Fire Department responded to a report of a garage fire at 503 West Pine Street. The first arriving unit observed smoke and fire coming from a wood frame unattached storage garage in back of a single family residence. Fire had spread to a pick-up truck parked next to the garage and radiant heat was melting the vinyl siding on the rear side of the residence. Fire was impinging on overhead power lines. Access to the fire scene was made through an alleyway.  A water supply was established and an attack was made on the fire. A protective hoseline was deployed to protect the residence. The fire was brought under control in approximately 10 minutes.

 

The Johnson City Fire Marshal’s Division was called to the scene.  The fire cause and origin is under investigation.

 

No injuries were reported. Estimated damage is $20,000.

 

The Johnson City Fire Department responded 14 personnel along with three engines, one ladder, one manpower unit and one captain.     

 

 

Mark J. Finucane

Assistant Chief

Johnson City Fire Department

505 East Main Street

Johnson City, TN 37601

423-975-2844 (Office)

423-975-2846 (Fax)

mfinucane@johnsoncitytn.org

firebank@comcast.net