July 23, 2024
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The DeKalb County Fire Department sprang into action early this morning (Tuesday) due to a residential structure fire off Cookeville Highway at Silver Point.
Firefighters were dispatched at 2:25 a.m.
The occupants reported that they awoke and discovered heavy fire in a bathroom. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire showing from the structure and coming through the roof. Crews worked to gain control of the blaze and prevented it from spreading to an adjacent detached garage.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is currently undetermined.
Members of the Cookeville Highway, Liberty, Main, and Midway stations responded, along with county-wide personnel, the Rehab unit, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department, and DeKalb County Emergency Medical Services.