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Loretta Residence Destroyed By Fire
Multiple Cullman County volunteer fire departments responded to a Cullman e9-1-1 system call just after 2:00 pm today. The concerned a fully involved house fire along the 200 block of County Road 449.
Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed the substance of the call. A single story residential structure was fully engulfed in flames.
Initially, there was concern that several other homes in very close proximity to the fire were endangered. Even more troubling was the possibility that an occupant may have become entrapped in the burning home.
Early in the fire, a 100-pound propane tank on the exterior of the home exploded. This sent up a loud, brief intense fireball and copious amounts of smoke.
Firefighters from Loretta, Bremen, Dodge City, Good Hope, Logan and Trimble proceeded to tackle the extremely hot burning, rapidly progressing fire. At one point, the fire was being attacked from five different angles.
Ultimately, the main fire was fully suppressed within 30 minutes or so. The examination of hot spots and smoldering building materials took significant time thereafter to extinguish.
Once firefighters made entry, there was an immediate search of the home for the suspected occupant. Fortunately, the resident living in the house was NOT on premises.
Fire crews were able to stop the flames from spreading to nearby dwellings in the close-knit neighborhood despite strong winds at this high elevation.
Two deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office were on hand for security. A medical team from Cullman Emergency Medical Services were staged at the scene as a precaution. Fortunately, their services were not needed. There were no injuries sustained by occupants or firefighters.
The Cullman County chapter of the American Red Cross was called in to provide the occupant with interim support resources. Those resources will be no doubt welcome as the home is certain to be deemed a total loss with virtually all personal possessions inside destroyed by fire, smoke and/or water.
In this interview, Fire Chief Tony Barnett of the Loretto Volunteer Fire Department explains all important details about the fire, emergency responders response and reminds everyone Governor Bentley's 'No Burn Ban' is still very much in place.
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Loretta Residence Destroyed By Fire
Multiple Cullman County volunteer fire departments responded to a Cullman e9-1-1 system call just after 2:00 pm today. The concerned a fully involved house fire along the 200 block of County Road 449.
Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed the substance of the call. A single story residential structure was fully engulfed in flames.
Initially, there was concern that several other homes in very close proximity to the fire were endangered. Even more troubling was the possibility that an occupant may have become entrapped in the burning home.
Early in the fire, a 100-pound propane tank on the exterior of the home exploded. This sent up a loud, brief intense fireball and copious amounts of smoke.
Firefighters from Loretta, Bremen, Dodge City, Good Hope, Logan and Trimble proceeded to tackle the extremely hot burning, rapidly progressing fire. At one point, the fire was being attacked from five different angles.
Ultimately, the main fire was fully suppressed within 30 minutes or so. The examination of hot spots and smoldering building materials took significant time thereafter to extinguish.
Once firefighters made entry, there was an immediate search of the home for the suspected occupant. Fortunately, the resident living in the house was NOT on premises.
Fire crews were able to stop the flames from spreading to nearby dwellings in the close-knit neighborhood despite strong winds at this high elevation.
Two deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office were on hand for security. A medical team from Cullman Emergency Medical Services were staged at the scene as a precaution. Fortunately, their services were not needed. There were no injuries sustained by occupants or firefighters.
The Cullman County chapter of the American Red Cross was called in to provide the occupant with interim support resources. Those resources will be no doubt welcome as the home is certain to be deemed a total loss with virtually all personal possessions inside destroyed by fire, smoke and/or water.
In this interview, Fire Chief Tony Barnett of the Loretto Volunteer Fire Department explains all important details about the fire, emergency responders response and reminds everyone Governor Bentley's 'No Burn Ban' is still very much in place.
cullmantoday.com/2016/12/01/loretto-residence-destroyed-b...