TFD Responds to Multiple Structure Fires
July 05, 2023
The Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD) responded to multiple structure fires throughout July 4 and into the next morning. The first incident occurred early in the morning, at 5:05 a.m. in the 200 block of Tharpe Street. TFD crews arrived on scene within minutes and found a commercial building with smoke coming from the structure. The first arriving crews quickly located and extinguished a small fire, preventing further fire extension. TFD personnel quickly searched the structure, and it was confirmed that no occupants were present within the building. The incident resulted in minimal damage to the interior of the structure. There were no injuries reported on scene. TFD was assisted on scene by the Tallahassee Police Department.
A second fire came in at 7:05 p.m. located in the 1800 block of Bitter Root Trail. An off-duty TFD firefighter called 9-1-1, broke a window and kept the fire in check until crews arrived. When TFD units arrived on scene, they found smoke coming from a single-story residential structure. TFD crews made entry into the residence and found fire in the kitchen. TFD personnel quickly extinguished the fire and searched the home for any possible occupants. Crews determined that no occupants were inside the structure at the time of the fire. TFD crews were able to contain the fire to the kitchen area. There were no injuries reported on scene. The cause of the fire appears to have been electrical. TFD was assisted on scene by Leon County EMS, Talquin Electric Co-Op, Leon County Sheriff’s Office and Bradfordville Volunteer Fire Rescue.
Another fire was dispatched at 10:37 p.m. located in the 8000 block of Tennyson Drive. TFD crews arrived on scene and found a residential structure with smoke and fire coming from the garage. Crews immediately made an attack on the fire and had it quickly under control. TFD personnel were able to contain the fire to the garage area. There were no injuries reported on scene. The cause of the fire appears to be improperly discarded fireworks. TFD was assisted on scene by the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, City of Tallahassee Utilities and Miccosukee Volunteer Fire Rescue.
On July 5, at 2:19 a.m., TFD responded to another structure fire located in the 900 block of Ashburn Drive. TFD crews arrived on scene and found fire coming from the rear of a single-story structure. A quick search confirmed no one was inside. The fire was extinguished and contained to the room of origin. There were no injuries reported on scene. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time. TFD was assisted on scene by the Tallahassee Police Department and Leon County EMS.
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