Tag Archives: House Fire

Putnam County Fire Department was on the scene of a house fire for nine hours Tuesday morning. Chief Tom Brown said that responders were called to a 4,700 square foot home on Bennett Road around 1:45 a.m. He said that the first responding unit reported fire through the roof of the house. “It was rapidly discovered that the attic was ... Read More »

Gainesboro fire fighters are still working on the scene of a house fire on Maple Street. Gainesboro Assistant Fire Chief Isaac Davis said the fire believed to be started by a wood stove has recently rekindled after flames were extinguished this morning. “Crews arrived on scene a little after about 4:30 this morning found a single story wood-frame structure with ... Read More »

Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes and Fire Chief Rocky Dial will work together to create a plan to hire two new firefighters. MTAS Fire Consultant Dennis Wolfe recommended to the board that more full time fire fighters should be added to the payroll. Hayes said the city can no longer rely alone on volunteers. “It was just time to review the ... Read More »