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| East Ridge Gets Early Morning Job EAST RIDGE, TENN – At 5:24 AM, Sunday, July 05, 2009, 9-1-1 received a call reporting a house on fire at 1011 Hurst Street in East Ridge, Tennessee. Both stations of the East Ridge Fire Department were alerted and Quint 1 and Squad 2 responded immediately. Firefighters quickly arrived on the scene to find a single story dwelling heavily involved in fire with flames shooting through the roof. An “all call” was issued for off duty firefighters and Fort Oglethorpe (Georgia) Fire and Rescue was notified for automatic aid. Firefighters pulled hand lines and immediately began an aggressive interior attack as well as a primary search for victims. The search was negative and the battle continued for quite a while until the fire was brought under control. Firefighters were able to save about half of the structure but that part sustained heavy smoke, water and heat damage. Total damage is estimated at about $50,000. Also responding to the call were East Ridge Engine 1, Engine 2, Rescue 1, Support 2 and Fort Oglethorpe Engine 1. Memorial EMS stood by on the scene and the East Ridge Police Department also provided support. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. The house is in the process of being sold and there was no one at home when the fire broke out. The Arson Division of the East Ridge Fire Department is conducting an investigation. |
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