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A Crossville ladder truck that is just three-years-old could be deemed a complete loss after an electrical accident at fire station #2. Fire Chief Chris South said the incident occurred on February 11th during a routine check by a senior fire fighter. “He extended the ladder to full extension and in a lapse of judgement and obviously against all of ... Read More »

A Cumberland County home suffered extensive damage after a fire early Monday morning. County Fire Captain Braeden Adams said crews arrived to the Wildwood Lane home with heavy flames in the garage area. Adams said the fire spread to the living areas and north side of the house before containment. Adams said the owners escaped the residence without injury after ... Read More »

Several commercial buildings in the Woodlawn Road area of Crossville suffered damage from Tuesday’s storm. Fire Chief Chris South said high winds blew out multiple storm doors and roll up doors that flew into adjacent buildings. “These are two commercial businesses in our area that were affected,” South said. “We’ve had some additional roof damage to another business located by ... Read More »

The Crossville Fire Department has a new chief with Chris South taking over operations. South previously served as deputy chief and has been with the department since 1994. South said the accomplishment achieves a long term goal of leading. “As a firefighter and growing up in this for over 30 years, I have tried to make preparations to lead the ... Read More »