04-03-17 Several Residents Displaced in Early Morning Fire
04-03-17 Several Residents Displaced in Early Morning Fire
The fire was visible on three sides of the triplex and it was beginning to spread to another residence about 20 feet away. Battalion Chief Rick Boatwright, the incident commander, called for several additional fire companies to bring in extra personnel and equipment. While some firefighters worked to get the main blaze under control, others worked to keep the fire from spreading the the other structure. They succeeded in limiting the damage to the other structure to the exterior siding and roof.
The firefighters extinguished the fire in the triplex, but the damage was substantial. An estimate on the dollar loss was not available. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The fire displaced a total of five people. Volunteers with the American Red Cross were called in to provide assistance the victims. Hamilton County EMS, EPB and Hamilton County Marine Rescue also provided valuable assistance on the scene.
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