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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