*************** News Release ****************
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2012
The Johnson City Fire Department responded to a reported apartment fire at 1112 Kings Springs Road, Alpine Ridge Apartments, this morning at 04:07 a.m. Units were dispatched to this location after a tenant was awakened by his smoke detector and found light smoke coming into his apartment from the apartment below. Four Engine Companies, Two Truck Companies, a Shift-Commander, and Washington County EMS Units were originally dispatched for the reported fire. Upon arrival, smoke was very light, and the fire appeared to be contained to one apartment on the lower level. Crews immediately began an aggressive effort to ventilate and attack the fire, while additional personnel worked to awake and evacuate the remainder of the 30-unit apartment complex. Most of the units were occupied, and many of the occupants were unaware of the fire.
The fire was quickly contained by aggressive ventilation and fire attack in the apartment of origin. The building was safely evacuated without any injury to the occupants or fire personnel. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes of arrival. The combination of early notification by the occupant after hearing his smoke detector, and the fire crews efforts prevent any additional apartments from becoming involved. The occupant of the involved apartment was displaced and planned to stay with friends in the complex.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Johnson City Fire Marshal’s Division, at the time of this release. A total of 17 fire personnel and 3 EMS personnel responded to the incident.
For Additional Information Please contact:
Lt. Lynn Peters
423-483-5827
Asst. Fire Marshal Lori Ratliff
423-483-5832
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