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Fire Dept. Response Averts Disaster, Prompts Safety Reminders
The Tullahoma Fire Department's quick response to a potentially dangerous situation at a local apartment complex narrowly averted disaster for residents. The Fire Department received an alert to a smoke situation at Continental Apartments on Cedar Lane at approximately 5:30am on February 22, 2012. Upon entering the apartment, the first responders discovered that food on the stove was left unattended with the burner's eye on. The firemen were able to prevent any further damage and rescue the pet trapped inside.
Fire Chief Richard Shasteen reminds all residents to be especially vigilant when leaving home, making sure all burners, ovens, irons, curling irons, other electrical appliances and candles are turned off, unplugged or extinguished.
