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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 18th, 2010
The Johnson City Fire Department was dispatched at 3:10 a.m. to the area of Grandview Christian Church at 300 University Parkway this morning, April 18th, 2010, for an investigation of an unknown fire behind the church. After units went enroute to the investigation, Washington County 911 received several additional calls reporting a house fire at 317 Peach Blossom Ct behind the church. The balance of a full structure fire-alarm assignment was dispatched. One of the callers was the owner of the house who has driven to the Comfort Inn on S. Roan Street. The caller advised the dispatcher that his house was on fire, and his phone was not working. He could not advise if his wife had been able to get out of the house.
The first units arrived at the scene to find a well involved fire. The fire was visible from several sides of the structure. Fire suppression efforts were initiated immediately, and it was determined that all occupants were safely out of the home. Crews continued suppression until the fire was brought under control at 3:32 a.m. The on-call Assistant Fire Marshal was notified and responded to the scene. Suppression crews remained on the scene until approximately 5:30 continuing overhaul efforts and assisting with the investigation.
The home was heavily damaged by heat and smoke. The displaced occupants were assisted by the local Red Cross in obtaining lodging arrangements. They were uninjured.
Three engines, one ladder, a manpower unit, shift commander, an Assistant Fire Marshal, and rehab unit responded to the incident. Johnson City/Washington County EMS, the Johnson City Power Board, and Washington County Red Cross responded to assist with the incident. There were a total of 12 fire personnel on the scene. No responders were injured during the fire.
Please contact the following if you have any additional questions:
Captain Steve Weaver
423-483-5826
Assistant Fire Marshal Sam McLain
423-483-5834
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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