April 24, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
A Sunday fire destroyed a two-story residence at 1095 Lakeview Drive at Lakeview Mountain Estates and spread to about 13 acres of woodland coming dangerously close to other structures in the area.
DeKalb County Fire Chief Donny Green said firefighters were dispatched to the residence of Anthony W. Mickle, Jr and Ronda Mickle. No one was home at the time.
In a prepared statement, Chief Green said “Sunday at 11:37 a.m., DeKalb Fire was dispatched to a structure fire on Lakeview Drive. Upon arrival, the structure was fully involved and had spread into a steep wooded area. The homeowners were not home”.
“Firefighters worked quickly to gain control of the fire and protect other nearby threatened structures and the Tennessee Department of Forestry was called in to assist with the wildland fire”.
“The two-story home, contents, and two dogs were lost in the fire. The American Red Cross Chapter was also dispatched to assist the owners with their immediate needs. Approximately 13 acres of woodland burned, and four other structures were threatened”.
“The Main Station Engine, Brush Truck, Tanker, Cookeville Highway and the Liberty Fire Stations responded along with the Rehab Team, DeKalb Sheriff’s Department, and DeKalb EMS”.