Tag Archives: Electrical

Livingston Fire Department investigating a possible electrical wiring issue in city’s downtown area. Fire Chief Rocky Dial said crews are trying to find the source of a smell that may be coming from an electrical wire burn. Dial said no fire or smoke is visible, but several fire trucks and crews are on standby. Dial said Main Street in front ... Read More »

Jackson County fire crews responded to a fire at the Highway 56 motel early Tuesday morning. Assistant Fire Chief Jason Lynn said smoke was visible when they arrived to a fire in what was believed to be an unoccupied room. Lynn said it was fortunate the fire was able to be contained to a bathroom. “A lot of people had ... Read More »

A lightning strike blew the outlets out of a Park West Subdivision home Saturday. Cookeville Fire Chief Daryl Blair said they dispatched at 6:49 AM after lightning hit a tree, traveling into a Madison Place home. Blair said they arrived on scene and could not see any damage to the home. Upon further investigation, Blair said several breakers had been ... Read More »

Going without power during Winter weather can be a scary time for people if they do not know when power will be restored. However, Cookeville Fire Chief Daryl Blair said anyone looking to use generator power during this time need to be careful. Blair said generators can pose two dangers to anyone inside the home. “If they’re hooking them up ... Read More »