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 […]
New Agreement Bolsters Fire Response In Putnam And Cumberland Counties
A new Automatic Aid Agreement will provide more systematic help in the case of fire at the Putnam/Cumberland County line. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said the agreement allows both departments to double their manpower when they respond to structure fires. The agreement will provide assistance to Cumberland Cove, Glade Creek, and other areas […]
Two Structures Lost, One Under Construction During Buffalo Valley Fire
An under construction log cabin was totally destroyed during a fire Friday in Buffalo Valley. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said they responded to the fire on Medley Amonette Road at roughly 4:00 PM. Brown said an adjacent farm house was also lost to the fire. He said several structures were able to be […]
South Cedar Avenue Fire Inside Converted Garage
Cookeville fire crews spent two hours on scene Wednesday night fighting a structure fire on South Cedar Avenue. Chief Daryl Blair said the call came in just before 10:30 PM. Blair said there were no injuries but the structure took internal and external damage. “It had a lot of hot spots,” Blair said. “And the […]
