The Johnson City Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 1812 Hillsboro Ave. at 05:14 on 28 July 10. When units arrived on scene, the occupants were outside of the residence and stated that the fire was in a office closet. The occupants extinguished the fire prior to the Fire Department's arrival. Crews remained on scene to investigate, ventilate, and perform salvage and overhaul functions. There were no injuries from the incident. Smoke detectors were present and working. Units cleared the scene at 06:15. The preliminary investigation for the cause of the fire was determined to be an electrical short in a portable radio.
Mike Oliver
Lieutenant
423-975-2840
423-483-5817
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