Red Bank firefighters prevent a severe fire with a prompt water supply
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) – A prompt water supply helped Red Bank firefighters to prevent severe fire damage happening to a partial log cabin.
Just before 6 P.M. on Sunday, a homeowner called 911 reporting a house fire located at 117 Hendricks Boulevard.
The homeowner evacuated the home and told dispatchers he saw fire at the top of the chimney.
Red Bank firefighters arrived on the scene and were able to establish a water supply within 10 minutes.
A team entered the home and performed an interior attack and extinguished the fire by 6:20 P.M.
According to the Red Bank Fire Department Chief Brent Sylar, “the homeowner decided to use his fireplace for the first time this year. Unfortunately, the fire escaped the top of the chimney and traveled through the attic. Damage to the roof and the side of the home are minimal due to these firefighters conducting a quick fire attack.”
Mutual aid was requested for additional man power.
The homeowner was insured and will handle his emergency needs.
Courtesy: Chief Brent Sylar, Red Bank FD
