Overnight Home Fire Under Investigation
May 06, 2021
On May 6 just after midnight, the Consolidated Dispatch Agency received a 911 call from a homeowner stating a residence within the 4800 block of Ballygar Drive was on fire. Upon arrival, Tallahassee Fire Department crews were met with smoke and fire coming from a bedroom window.
Three of the home’s occupants were outside in the fenced-in back yard and told the crew that a fourth occupant was missing. Crews members helped the occupants reach a safe place and began an aggressive attack on the fire, while simultaneously searching for the missing occupant. The missing occupant and one of the family dogs were found by firefighters having succumbed to injuries sustained in the fire.
TFD was able to rescue the other family dog. It was transferred to the emergency vet and is listed in stable condition.
The family was displaced by the fire and assisted by the Red Cross.
This fire is currently under investigation with the Division of Investigative and Forensic Services with the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Partnering agencies assisting TFD on scene included the Tallahassee Police Department, City of Tallahassee Utilities and Leon County EMS.
Every second counts in a home fire. For information about developing an escape plan, checking your smoke alarms and reducing your home fire risk, visit Talgov.com/Fire.
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