Johnson City House Fire 12-31-2015

On December 31, 2015 at approximately 3:15am, the Johnson City Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 1202 Weaver Ave.

Prior to arrival, units were advised that a neighbor had heard someone scream for help and to call the fire department.

The neighbor ran to the scene and helped the person, who is confined to a wheelchair, escape the house. A second person had escaped on their own.

The neighbor then called 911.

The first unit arrived in under 5 minutes and reported fire in the rear of the structure.

The fire was extinguished by the JCFD.

Both residents were transported to the hospital for treatment by Washington County / Johnson City EMS.

The house was heavily damaged.

Cause of the fire is under investigation by the JCFD Fire Marshal’s Division.

Also assisting was the Johnson City Police Department.

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Johnson City House Fire

On Saturday, December 19, 2015 at approximately 11:44 am., units from the JCFD responded to a house fire at 615 N. North St.

While enroute, units reported heavy smoke in the area. The first unit arrived in less than 5 minutes and advised heavy fire in the back of the house and that it had already extended into the attic with flames coming out of the roof.

A quick interior search of the residence was made with no residents being found.

The fire attack was hampered when the roof collapsed  in the middle of the structure.

The cause of the fire is not known at this time and the investigation is being conducted by the Fire Marshal’s Division.

No human casualties were reported. Three pets were lost.

The home was a total loss.

The American Red Cross was called to the scene to assist 2 residents that were displaced.

The JCFD responded with 4 Engines, 2 ladder trucks and 16 personnel.

Also assisting the JCFD at the scene were the Washington County / JC EMS and the JCPD.

 

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