Memphis Home Blaze Intentionally Set

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The Memphis Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 1340 Ethel Street, Thursday, March 03, 2011 at 11:43 p.m.  Upon arrival on the scene at 11:47 p.m., firefighters reported fire visible from the one story wood-frame residential structure.  Rescue and Firefighting operations began immediately.

Twelve (12) pieces of Fire/Rescue/EMS equipment and approximately twenty-eight (28) emergency response personnel ultimately responded to the call.  Battalion Chief D. Hubbard was the commanding officer of this incident.  The fire was brought under control at 11:55 p.m. and reported knocked down at 12:03 a.m.  There were no firefighter or civilian injuries.  

It has been determined that the residence did not have a working smoke detector.  The structure sustained smoke, fire and water damage.  Total damage is estimated at $10,000 building and $3,000 contents.  The origin and cause of the fire was determined to be intentionally set on the rear porch of the structure.  This fire remains under investigation.   The American Red Cross provided assistance for four (4) adults. 

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