15/May/2013 – Structure Fire – “A” Shift

Incident # 13-02575 – A Jacksonboro family lost their home in an early morning fire Wednesday, 15-May. Two men narrowly escaped the burning building when they were awakened by what they described as the loud sound like that of an explosion. One man jumped from a window to escape the flames. Firefighters arrived a short time later to find the home approximately 75% involved with the roof already collapsed, indicating it had been burning for some time. Crews used multiple handlines to combat the fire in the single story block building. A second alarm was issued shortly after arrival for additional Tenders and personnel. The home was completely destroyed. Firefighter-Paramedics treated one man at the scene, then transported him in stable condition to Colleton Medical Center for further treatment. Water supply was conducted with a tender shuttle. Fire Investigators determined the cause of the fire appeared to have been electrical in nature and started in the attic. Units were on the scene for five hours.

Engine 2, Engine 6, Tender 2, Tender 6, Tender 9, Tender 12, Tender  19, Tender 27, Tender 32, Medic 6, Medic 9, Battalion 1, Car 110 and Car 118 responded. Battalion Chief Brent Dalton served as Incident Commander.