#### News Release ####
For Immediate Release
May 25th, 2010
No Injures In House Fire; Cooking Determined As Cause
The Johnson City Fire Department was called to a working house fire at 1315 E. 8th Avenue just before noon today. An initial report to Washington County / Johnson City 911 was made by the sole occupant of the residence. The occupant advised there was a fire on the stove, and it was spreading to the cabinets. He stated there were heavy flames visible in the kitchen. The dispatcher directed the caller to evacuate the house, and units were dispatched. Additional calls were then received as smoke became visible to neighbors. The occupant advised the dispatcher that everyone was outside the residence. The initial arriving units reported heavy smoke visible from the front of the home. An aggressive attack was made from the front of the home by the initial attack crew. The crews was meet with high heat and dense black smoke, but they were able to push the fire back toward the kitchen area. Additional crews arrived and began ventilation to support the attack team and back crews. The fire brought under control in less than 10 minutes of arrival. Crews then began the process of checking for hidden fires and fire extension. The structure of the home was undamaged, and the home is repairable. A large majority of the contents were destroyed. The home was being rented, and the occupants did not have renters insurance. The property owner did have insurance for the structure. The home suffered approximately twenty percent fire damage and smoke damage was throughout. The Red Cross responded to the scene to assist the displaced occupants with lodging arrangements and support after the fire. There were no civilian or firefighter injures. Three engine companies, a ladder, manpower unit, Operations Chief, Shift Supervisor, Training/Safety Officer, and Fire Marshal responded. Washington County / Johnson City EMS also responded to standby during the incident. There were a total of 16 fire personnel and one EMS person was on the scene.
For more information Contact:
Lt. Jason Powell
423-483-5819
FM Sam McLain
423-483-5834
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Lt. Jason Powell, BA NREMTP
Johnson City Fire Department
B-Shift Station 3
505 E Main Street
Johnson City, TN 37601
423-483-5819
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