06-29-16 Fire Displaces Family of Four
06-29-16 Fire Displaces Family of Four
A resident of the rental property told firefighters that he smelled incense shortly before a smoke alarm activated. When he went to investigate, one of the bedrooms was engulfed in flames. Captain Suttles said the fire caused substantial damage to the house, with the dollar loss estimated at $59,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Two adults and two children were displaced by the fire. Volunteers with the American Red Cross of Southeast Tennessee were called in to provide assistance to the victims. The other fire was occurring at the same time was at 8143 E. Brainerd Road. (A separate release will be sent out on that fire.)
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