Algood Home Considered A Loss After Tuesday Night Fire

An Algood family lost their home Tuesday night after their Cooper Road residence caught fire.

At approximately 11 p.m. Tuesday night, the Algood Fire Department responded to the 100 block of Cooper Road for a residential structure fire. Upon arrival, the two-story home had heavy flames showing from the front and side.

Crews controlled the fire in about 20 minutes, but the structure received heavy damage. According to a press release, the instability of the second floor and heat damage made the home a total loss.

Crews spent approximately 3 hours on scene performing overhaul operations to ensure the fire was completely extinguished. There were no injuries to the occupants or firefighters on the scene.

A mother and son were home at the time of the fire and safely escaped. Algood Fire Department had 2 units and 8 personnel respond. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.