Posted 9:56 pm Saturday, August 18, 2012
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Residential fire sends 1 person to hospital
Staff Reports
The Tyler Fire Department responded to a two-alarm structure fire Friday morning in the 3400 block of Timberlane Drive that sent one person to the hospital.
The Tyler Fire Department responded to a two-alarm structure fire Friday morning in the 3400 block of Timberlane Drive that sent one person to the hospital.
Five engines and one Ladder Company, along with a district chief and an investigator responded to the scene, according to a news release from the fire department. The call came in a little after 9 a.m.
Upon arrival, firefighters reported heavy fire conditions in the residential structure. The fire was primarily located in the garage area.
Firefighters made a quick interior attack on the fire and prevented further fire damage to the rest of the home, according to the release. Heavy heat and smoke damage was sustained throughout the structure.
Fire investigators believe the fire originated in the area around a clothes dryer. The fire was brought under control and all units had cleared the scene by 10:55 a.m.
One occupant was transported to an area hospital for evaluation.
Firefighters made a quick interior attack on the fire and prevented further fire damage to the rest of the home, according to the release. Heavy heat and smoke damage was sustained throughout the structure.
Fire investigators believe the fire originated in the area around a clothes dryer. The fire was brought under control and all units had cleared the scene by 10:55 a.m.
One occupant was transported to an area hospital for evaluation.
