Several Fire Departments respond to Black Mountain Road fire

Several Fire Departments responded to a residential fire on January 30, 2023.

According to Shiloh Fire Chief Frankie Deitz, the fire occurred just before 2:30 a.m. on Black Mountain Road.

He says the resident awoke to smoke filing their second story bedroom. He alerted the rest of the family and was able to safely evacuate everyone from the home before returning inside to try to extinguish the fire.

Deitz says a wood burning heater had ignited nearby combustible material and was burning up the wall.

Occupants were able to knock down the fire and hold it back until firefighters from Shiloh, Carnes Creek, and Eastanollee Fire Departments were able to completely extinguish it.

Deitz reminds residents that working smoke detectors and closed bedroom doors are the best way for occupants to sleep safely. He says these combined actions can give residents the best chance to survive a fire in their home.

All local fire departments provide free smoke detectors to those who cannot afford one.