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
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