Firefighters in Memphis Respond to 1 Story House Fire

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The Memphis Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 712 Lyman Avenue, Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 1:28 a.m.  Upon arrival on the scene at 1:32 a.m., firefighters reported fire visible from the one story wood-frame residential structure.  Rescue and Firefighting operations began immediately.

Sixteen (16) pieces of Fire/Rescue/EMS equipment and approximately thirty-five (35) emergency response personnel ultimately responded to the call.  Battalion Chief S. Richards was the commanding officer of this incident.  The fire was brought under control at 1:45 a.m. and reported knocked down at 1:51 a.m.  There were no firefighter or civilian injuries as a result of this incident.  

The vacant structure sustained smoke, fire and water damage.  Total damage is estimated at $5,700 building and no contents.  The origin and cause of the fire is inconclusive at this time.  This fire remains under investigation.      

The Memphis Fire Department urges all citizens to maintain a working smoke detector in their place of residence.  Any City of Memphis resident can apply for a free smoke detector by contacting the Fire Museum of Memphis at (901) 320-5650.  Always have a plan of escape in case there is a fire.  Also remember that 9-1-1 is for emergencies only.  For all other FIRE/EMS NON-EMERGENCY issues please dial (901) 458-8281.  



Author:Memphis Fire Department Press Release