Johnson City Fire Department Press Release [#3]

Date for Release by Media *	Friday, June 20, 2014
Primary Contact Person *	Mark Beasley
Primary Contact Person's Phone Number *	(423) 737-3444
Email Address of Primary Contact *	mbeasley@johnsoncitytn.org
Address of the location involved	501 E. Myrtle Ave Johnson City, Tennessee 37601 United States
Details of Event/Incident for Release *
On June 20, 2014 at 10:04 AM, Johnson City Fire Department Units Three Engine Companys, Two Ladder companies and one Shift Supervisor responded to a reported Structure Fire at 501 E. Myrtle Ave. The first JCFD Unit arrived 10:06 AM with smoke visible from the rear of a two story house. Arriving crews worked quickly to suppress the fire and control of the fire was called within minutes of arrival. The fire damaged one room and the main floor had some smoke damage. Crews were able to remove one dog and seven cats from the smoke filled house. The occuppants were not home at the time of the incident. Some of the destressed animals were given oxygen utilizing the JCFD Animal Resuscitation Device. One Fire Fighter was treated and released for an minor bite injury suffered from rescuing one of the animals. The fire was caused by items left on an activated stove top.
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