TFD Responds to Two Overnight Fires
July 01, 2022
On July 1, at 1:19 a.m., the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD) was dispatched to a fire alarm located at Bannerman Crossings. TFD arrived on scene and found a golf cart on fire that was beginning to damage the building. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent spread into the businesses. Smoke was found inside and was removed by TFD personnel. There were no injuries reported and no major damage to the businesses. TFD was assisted on scene by Leon County Sheriff's Deputies and City of Tallahassee Utilities.
A call for a second structure fire was received on July 1 at 2:57 a.m. TFD and Lake Talquin Volunteers (LTVFD) were dispatched to a residential structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found a home fully involved in fire off Whippoorwill Drive. Crews were on scene for several hours and the home was considered a complete loss. It is unclear if anyone was residing in the home at the time of the fire. There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by TFD and Florida's Bureau of Fire, Arson, and Explosives Investigations. TFD and LTVFD were assisted on scene by Leon County EMS, Leon County Sheriff's Deputies and Talquin Electric.
Smoke alarms can provide the early warning necessary to escape a deadly fire. A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Be sure to check your smoke alarms regularly to make sure they are working properly. Get more fire prevention information from TFD at Talgov.com/Fire.
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