04-04-2013 Semi Truck Fire Spreads to Duplex

The flames were spreading to the duplex, particularly in the attic, but the firefighters from four fire companies got the blaze under control quickly. No injuries were reported.

Captain Rose said an EPB technician cut power to the duplex because the fire damaged the wiring. That left two adults and two children without a place to stay. Volunteers with the American Red Cross of Southeast Tennessee responded to the scene to assist the family.

An estimate on the dollar loss was not available. Captain Rose said the cause of the fire has been ruled accidental.

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