One Fatality After Structure Fire Off Dyer Ridge Road
Local authorities have reported one fatality after a single-wide trailer caught fire off of Dyer Ridge Road in Putnam County. Authorities first responded to the fire early Monday morning. Upon arrival, responders discovered the trailer had already collapsed. While searching through the debris, human remains were discovered. The remains were unidentifiable and were sent to […]
Putnam Fire Awarded Grant To Purchase New Equipment
A state fire marshal grant will help the Putnam County Fire Department purchase new safety equipment. Putnam County Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said the department will be purchasing six new sets of turnout gear, four air packs, and six self-contained breathing apparatus bottles. Hicks said the $63,400 grant will improve firefighter safety. “Anything you can […]
Two Putnam Fires Serve As Reminders To Get HVAC Units Checked Before Turning On Heat
Putnam County fire crews responded to two calls Monday initiated by issues with heating units. Chief Tom Brown said these kinds of calls are not uncommon as the weather starts to change. “We normally have an uptick this time of year whenever everybody starts heating,” Brown said. “It’s always a good idea to get your […]
Putnam Firefighters Respond To Walking Horse Lane House Fire Thursday Night
Putnam County firefighters were on the scene of a house fire Thursday night for almost four hours. Chief Tom Brown said that a neighbor called in a fire on Walking Horse Lane around 9:30 p.m. He said that when firefighters arrived on scene the fire was heavy on the front of the house and present […]
Putnam FD Responds To Southfork Road Barn Fire
The Putnam County Fire Department responded to an accidental barn fire around 12:28 p.m. Tuesday near Southfork Road in Baxter. Chief Tom Brown said the barn was being demolished and had a small fire next to it that led to the barn itself catching fire. Brown said that although there was a small grass fire […]
