Dallas Bay VFD battle fire in extreme heat
Courtesy Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Sunday afternoon, Dallas Bay firefighters battled a house fire in extreme heat and required the use of “cooling chairs” to prevent heat exhaustion.
Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire report at around 1:45 p.m. at 1415 N. Winer Drive. Firefighters found flames coming out of the side windows and roof of the house.
Courtesy Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management
Once they confirmed no one was inside the house, firefighters conducted an interior and exterior attack.
HCEMS responded to the scene and examined for signs of heat exhaustion from the firefighters.
“Cooling chairs” were brought in to help the firefighters cool down quickly.
Courtesy Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management
Due to the extensive hot temperatures, mutual aid was requested for additional manpower. Soddy Daisy Fire Department responded to the scene.
According to Dallas Bay VFD Chief Markus Fritts, “the fire started on the outside of the home and spread quickly to the backyard and shed due to the dry terrain.”
The fire has caused significant damage to the home and is currently under investigation by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.
There were no injuries and American Red Cross is assisting 1 adult and 1 child with their emergency needs.
Courtesy Hamilton County
Office of Emergency Management
