20170223 - Unincorporated Lebanon - House Fire
11295 Stewarts Ferry Pike - At 6:43 PM, a call came into the Wilson County 911 center from someone advising their house was on fire, and everyone was getting out.
Firefighters from the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency were immediately dispatched to the scene. While en route, a second caller reported a large amount of fire from the rear of the residence in the area of the deck.
The first unit to arrive was Engine-51 [A Shift] under the command of Lieutenant John Partridge. He reported that he had heavy fire showing from the rear of a two story wood frame residential structure, and Engine-51 would be initiating an offensive attack.
After a short while of fighting the blaze, Lieutenant Partridge advised he had the majority of the fire knocked down, but would need a water supply from the next in unit. The nearest hydrant was approximately a mile away from the scene in either direction, so tanker shuttling would be necessary.
Engine-11, Engine-61, and Tank-91 arrived on scene in short succession, bringing with them loads of water.
The walls of the 130 year old residence were made of Tongue and Groove cedar making access to the void spaces particularly difficult. In addition, the house had a metal roof which trapped in much of the heat. Firefighters worked hard and grew fatigued from the immense heat on the second floor.
The incident commander, Battalion Chief James Copas [600] requested additional manpower to the scene from the Watertown Volunteer Fire Department, and they responded with Engine-22.
After about three hours, the fire was placed under control and units began to return to service.
According to one resident, the fire originated in the kitchen as a result of cooking. All occupants and their pets were able to safely exit the structure.
Read MoreFirefighters from the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency were immediately dispatched to the scene. While en route, a second caller reported a large amount of fire from the rear of the residence in the area of the deck.
The first unit to arrive was Engine-51 [A Shift] under the command of Lieutenant John Partridge. He reported that he had heavy fire showing from the rear of a two story wood frame residential structure, and Engine-51 would be initiating an offensive attack.
After a short while of fighting the blaze, Lieutenant Partridge advised he had the majority of the fire knocked down, but would need a water supply from the next in unit. The nearest hydrant was approximately a mile away from the scene in either direction, so tanker shuttling would be necessary.
Engine-11, Engine-61, and Tank-91 arrived on scene in short succession, bringing with them loads of water.
The walls of the 130 year old residence were made of Tongue and Groove cedar making access to the void spaces particularly difficult. In addition, the house had a metal roof which trapped in much of the heat. Firefighters worked hard and grew fatigued from the immense heat on the second floor.
The incident commander, Battalion Chief James Copas [600] requested additional manpower to the scene from the Watertown Volunteer Fire Department, and they responded with Engine-22.
After about three hours, the fire was placed under control and units began to return to service.
According to one resident, the fire originated in the kitchen as a result of cooking. All occupants and their pets were able to safely exit the structure.
