"THE SHELBY STREET BLAZER"
 
February 4, 2018
 

Around 2:30 A.M on Sunday morning, Blacksburg and All Eastside Fire Department responded to a working structure fire; 2 Story Wood Frame Structure, Fire Showing From AD side of the structure. After arriving on scene, Engine 93, Engine 94, Tanker 77, and Engine 71 began fire suppression with a defensive attack method, with assistance from CKC, Buffalo and Antioch fire department's.The water sources were supplied from two additional hydrants located on each corner of the intersection which fed the attack engines. No one injured during this fire and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Blacksburg Fire Department would like to think all agencies that came out and supported and provided manpower at this incident.
 
Mutual Aid: CKC Fire, ANTIOCH FIRE, BUFFALO FIRE, MEDIC 3, BLACKSBURG POLICE, & CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
 
Pre Arrival
Pre Arrival
Searching for hot spots
Searching for hot spots
 
After arriving on scene and establishing water supply
After arriving on scene and establishing water supply
Engine 93 as supply and attack Engine
Engine 93 as supply and attack Engine
 
Additional units on scene
Additional units on scene
The aftermath. Frame still holding up
The aftermath. Frame still holding up
 
Pre Incident arrival
Pre Incident arrival
Firemen checking for extension
Firemen checking for extension
 

Sally Blanton February 08, 2018 at 6:27 AM
As the owner of this house, I want to express my sincere thanks for all your efforts and everything you and the other departments did to get this out as quickly as possible that night. Also I appreciate the compassion and concern that you showed me when I arrived on the scene. As I stood there trying to grasp what had happened you took the time to ask if I was OK and answered the many questions I had trying to figure out what possibly caused the fire. I appreciate your dedication to the Blacksburg Fire Department and the many tireless hours you spend to protect and serve our city.


Jerry Pera February 09, 2018 at 6:47 PM
Sally,

We are saddened by your loss. We stand committed to fire preventing and suppression, with life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation being our watchwords.

We hope for a speedy resolution to this incident, and wish you the best of luck in the future.