Nine members of a Johnson City family were displaced this afternoon, as a result of a house fire at 1405 E. Myrtle Avenue. Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and high heat during search and rescue operations of the incident. Two truck companies dispatched to the incident provided ventilation, to assist with the engine company operations. All of the occupants were evacuated from the structure and the fire was brought under control in thirteen minutes.
A family member stated that there were no smoke detectors in the home, at the time of the fire. The family puppy was rescued by FF Raymond Ferguson and delivered to the occupant. There were no injuries reported in the incident. The structure and contents received moderate damage.
The Johnson City Fire Marshal Division was summoned to the scene to assist with the origin and cause of the fire, which is under investigation. The family is being assisted by the America Red Cross.
JCFD responded 3 engine companies, 2 truck companies, 1 command unit, and 2 fire marshals to the scene.
JCFD was assisted by WC/JC EMS, JC Police Department, and JC Power Board.
Capt. Lynn E. Peters
Johnson City Fire Department
505 East Main Street
Johnson City, Tennessee 37601
423.975.2840 (O)
423.483.5827 (C)
lpeters@johnsoncitytn.org
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