*****NEWS RELEASE*****
Immediate Release
August 12, 2010
Quick Response Limits Damage at Two Johnson City Fires
The Johnson City Fire Department responded to two structure fires in as many hours this afternoon. The first fire was at a single-family residence at 1865 Glen Echo Drive, and the second was a single-family residence at 417 Wilson Avenue.
The report for a fire at 1865 Glen Echo Drive as received at approximately 4:30 pm. The caller initially reported flames were visible from the home located in the Carter Crossing Subdivision in southwest Johnson City. The first arriving engine confirmed flames and smoke were visible, and immediately began an attack on the fire. The initial arriving company was on-scene in less than five-minutes. The fire was quickly brought under control, and the fire was confined to a bedroom. Two teenage juveniles were home at the time of the fire along with their two dogs. The juveniles were able to escape after discovering the fire and were outside the residence with the dogs when crews arrived. The investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing. The Johnson City Fire Department’s Fire Marshal’s Division is handling the investigation. Smoke damage extended throughout the entire home, but fire damage was contained to the bedroom. The total damage was estimated to be approximately $10,000. Further information will be available after the investigation is concluded. Three engines, a manpower unit, a ladder, and shift-commander responded to this call. There were a total of 13 fire personnel on the scene. Washington County EMS also responded to the call.
The second fire was reported to Washington County 911 dispatchers at approximately 6:00 pm. This fire was reported to be on the porch of this single-family residence. Upon arrival, crews found the fire was isolated to the porch, and it was quickly extinguished by the first arriving engine company. The damage was contained the porch and steps. Two individuals were at the home at the time of the fire. They reported they had been smoking recently on the porch, but they had returned back into the home. A passer-by reported the fire to the occupants. The exact cause of the fire could not be determined, but smoking was considered to be the likely cause. The amount of damage to the home was less than three-thousand dollars. Three engines, a manpower unit, a ladder, and shift-commander responded to this call. Four of these units responded to both fires. There was at total of 14 personnel dispatched to the call. Washington County EMS also responded to the call.
For Additional Information Contact:
Lt. Jason Powell
423-483-5819
FM Sam McLain
423-483-5834
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