Topic: House fire

Clarksville Police Officer Seth Paugh presented with Senate Joint Resolution by Senator Mark Green

March 30, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Police Officer Seth Paugh was recognized through Senate Joint Resolution No. 116, submitted by Senator Mark Green and Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts for meritorious service.

Officer Paugh received the resolution for his heroic actions after saving a woman during a house fire on the morning of February 5th, 2013.

Clarksville Police Officer Seth Paugh is presented with a Senate Joint Resolution by Senator Mark Green

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Clarksville Police Officer helps rescue Woman from House Fire

February 6, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – In the second time in as many days, an officer has been involved in a team rescue effort involving a structure fire.

On February 5th, around 7:25am, 911 received a call in reference to a house on fire at 300 Blaine Court with a female possibly inside. Officer Seth Paugh was patrolling the area and responded to the call.

Clarksville Police Officer Seth Paugh in front of the house he rushed into to save a woman during the fire. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

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Clarksville Police Officer Spots House Fire, saves one Man, another found deceased

February 4, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – On February 4th, around 1:50am, Clarksville Police Officer Gary Mefford was on a traffic stop on Providence Boulevard when he spotted flames coming from a house on Cave Street. He notified dispatch and several officers responded to the scene of the fire at 197 Cave Street.

When officers arrived, the house fire was well underway. They were beating on the doors trying to make contact with anyone inside.

Clarksville Fire Rescue responds to a house fire on Cave Street. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

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Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office urges residents use portable heaters safely

January 17, 2013 |

Are you using portable heaters safely?

Nashville, TN – According to the U.S. Fire Administration, an estimated 900 portable heater fires in homes are reported to U.S. fire departments each year and cause an estimated 70 deaths, 150 injuries and $53 million in property loss.

“We cannot stress enough the importance of following safety precautions when using portable heating devices in your home,” said State Fire Marshal Julie Mix McPeak. “Keeping fire safety in mind can help save lives and property.” «Read the rest of this article»

Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance urges residents to review Insurance Coverage

December 23, 2012 |

Prepare for the holiday season with an eye toward Murphy’s Law

Nashville, TN - The holiday season increases the chance for mishaps, as more people travel and attend gatherings. Factor in the fatigue and distraction that can accompany changes to our routines, and the risk becomes greater. After all, no one ever plans on being injured. «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville Fire Rescue and Clarksville Police Investigators determine Residential House Fire to be Accidental

November 16, 2012 |

Clarksville Police and Fire Investigations are working in unison to determine the cause of a residential fire in which an 80 year old woman was found deceased inside.

Clarksville, TN – On November 5th, 2012, around 11:07pm, Emergency responders were called to the scene of a residential house fire. Emergency personnel were on scene within three minutes and the house was already engulfed in flames.

The investigation into the cause of the residential house fire in which Carolyn Hinton died was determined be accidental.

Clarksville Police and Fire investigators determine the cause of a residential fire that claimed the life of an 80 year old womanto be accidental. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

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Clarksville Police and Clarksville Fire Rescue respond to Residential Fire that takes the life of 80 year Old Woman

November 6, 2012 |

Clarksville Police and Fire Investigations are working in unison to determine the cause of a residential fire in which an 80 year old woman was found deceased inside.

Clarksville, TN – On November 5th, 2012, around 11:07pm, Emergency responders were called to the scene of a residential house fire at 10 Trahern Terrace.

Emergency personnel were on scene within three minutes and the house was already engulfed in flames.

Clarksville Police and Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a residential fire that claimed the life of an 80 year old woman. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

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House fire claims the life of 80 year old Clarksville woman

By Hank Bonecutter | November 6, 2012 |

Clarksville TN – Clarksville Fire Rescue responded to a house fire at 10 Trahern Terrace last night that claimed the life of a local woman.  Firefighters received the call at 11:10pm last night, and arrived to find flames shooting through the roof of the residence.

Firefighters found a woman unconscious and lying on the floor.They pulled her from the blaze and Montgomery County EMS attempts to revive her were unsuccessful. «Read the rest of this article»

Lightning Ignites Fire at Ellsworth Court Home

By Bill Larson | July 20, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – As the line of storms moved through Clarksville yesterday evening most people were hunkered down safely in their homes waiting for it to pass. However for Jeff and Kathy Sayle and their children, it was soon going to turn into a very scary moment.

They were gathered together on the ground floor of their home at 299 Ellsworth Court, when around 9:15pm when they heard a bolt of lighting hit. “Boom! It shook the house” said Jeff Sayle. “We didn’t know that our home had actually gotten struck by the lightning, we just thought it was close. Five minutes later my wife went up stairs to the attic, when she opened the door smoke came billowing out.” She alerted the family and they evacuated the already doomed structure.

Jeff and Kathy Sale (left) comfort each other in front of their burned out home

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Clarksville Police charge Man with Arson for Setting Fire to his Residence

July 18, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – On July 4th, 2012, around 10:00am, Clarksville Police, Fire, and EMS responded to 3650 Oakland Road in reference to a house fire with people possibly still inside. Shortly after emergency personnel arrived on scene, the house was fully engulfed in fire, but there was no one inside.

The homeowner, Louie Daughtry arrived at the house a few hours later. He had been out with a friend in Oak Grove. Also, by coincidence his roommate had the three dogs which were normally at the house.

Clarksville Fire Rescue firefighters putting out an arson fire at 3650 Oakland Road.

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