At approximately 4:09 AM on Sunday October 18, 2015, units from the Johnson City Fire Department responded to a reported apartment fire at 2560 Plymouth Rd.
The first unit arrived within five minutes and found that a cooking fire in one of the apartments had activated the sprinkler system. The fire had been extinguished by the sprinkler system upon activation and prior to the arrival of fire department personnel.
Fire department crews removed water and smoke from 4 apartments.
The American Red Cross responded to assist the displaced family.
Four Engines and two Ladder Trucks responded to the scene.
Other agencies that responded included the Washington County / Johnson City EMS and Johnson City Police Department
No injuries were reported.
October is Fire Prevention Month.
This incident underscores the need for working smoke detectors and functioning sprinkler systems.
David Harrison
Captain
Johnson City Fire Department
525 E. Main St.
Johnson City, Tn. 37601
423-975-2842 (Work)
423-330-4987 (Mobile)
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