Box Wood Court Structure Fire Response
December 18, 2022
At 10:45 p.m. last night, Dec. 17, the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD) responded to a structure fire located on the 5000 block of Box Wood Court.
First-arriving crews were on scene within minutes and reported heavy fire from the rear of a single-story residence. They were able to get a quick attack and bring the fire under control.
TFD performed a search of the structure and found that all occupants had exited the residence. One resident was transported with smoke inhalation and burns. There were no other injuries reported.
The cause of the fire appeared to be cooking related.
TFD was assisted on scene by Leon County Sheriff’s Office, Leon County EMS and Talquin Electric Utilities.
Remember, smoke detectors can save lives. Make sure to have them properly installed and regularly maintained and tested. Get more fire safety tips at Talgov.com/Fire.
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