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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
07/25/2012
Contact: Lt. Jason Powell 423-483-5819
At approximately 7:25 p.m., Units from the Johnson City Fire Department were dispatched to 605 Carter Sells Road, Ramblewood Trailer Park, Lot #222 for a reported Mobile Home Fire.
Upon arrival, crews found moderate smoke coming from the residence. The occupants, two adults and two children, has evacuated from the structure. An aggressive attack was made on the fire, and it was confined to area around the stove in the kitchen. The fire was rapidly extinguished within 5 minutes of the initial call. Four engine companies, two truck companies, and a shift-supervisor responded from the Johnson City Fire Department. A unit from the Johnson City Police Department was also dispatched to assist. A Rescue Unit and an Ambulance from Washington County EMS responded to provide care for the occupants.
One of the adults had attempted to extinguish the fire and was overcome by smoke. This occupant was handed-off by Firefighters to emergency personnel from Washington County EMS for continued care. The occupant was later transported to JCMC with minor injuries. The occupants condition did not appear life threatening, and the current condition is unknown at this time.
Damage was only minimal to the structure. The cause of the fire was determined to be a grease fire resulting from cooking.
No firefighters were injured during suppression efforts.
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