Media Release
Contact: Lt. Jason Powell
423-483-5819
jpowell@johnsoncitytn.org May 30th, 2011
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fully-Involved House Fire Reported by Newspaper Carriers
Johnson City, TN – The Johnson City Fire Department responded to a residential house fire at 809 Forest Ave this morning at 05:40 a.m. The dispatch reported that callers were stating the house well involved, and flames were visible through the roof. The fire was reported by newspaper carriers. Upon on arrival of the first engine company, heavy flames were visible from the 2-story wood-framed home. The structure was approximately 50% involved. It was unclear if anyone was home at the residence, so crews initiated an interior search for victims. No victims were found in the residence. The absence of any occupants were confirmed by a neighbor who was watching after the home. Crews were then faced with heavy fire venting through the roof. The fire was attacked by interior crew initially, and then from an exterior position until the fire was controlled. Crews continued to work to overhaul the structure insuring complete extinguishment of the fire. The cause of the fire has not been determined at this time. The Johnson City Fire Marshal Division remains on the scene. Three engine companies, a ladder company, a manpower units, shift commander, an ambulance, and rescue unit were dispatched to the fire. Two additional engines were called to the scene to provide relief crews. A total of 22 fire personnel eventually responded to the scene including the Interim Chief, Administrative Chief, a Fire Chaplain, and two Fire Marshals. There were no injuries to any crews operating on the scene. The homeowner was contacted and advised of the fire. The home was a total loss, and much of the contents were damaged by heat, smoke, and water.
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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