Author Archives: FF Blanton

Norris Shores brush fire almost strikes two homes

Posted on March 31, 2024 by FF Blanton

On Sunday, March 31, 2024, at approximately 13:49 the Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the address of 1231 lakeview Drive for a reported out of control brush fire. All other union County fire departments were dispatched for … Continue reading →

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Power lines cause brush fire on Grizzell Ridge road

Posted on June 18, 2023 by FF Blanton

On June 13, 2023, at approximately 18:15 the Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the address of 402 Grizzell Ridge road on report of an out-of-control brush fire. Sharps Chapel Engine 52 responded a minute later at 18:16. … Continue reading →

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Early Morning House Fire Destroys Home on Lay Hollow Road

Posted on February 16, 2023 by FF Blanton

On February 13, 2023, At approximately 08:59 am, The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to 337 Lay Hollow Road on report of a House Fire. Mutual aid was received from Northeast Union, Luttrell, Maynardville, and Paulette Fire Departments. … Continue reading →

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Brush Fire Burns 1.5 Acres In Tanglewood

Posted on March 28, 2022 by FF Blanton

On March 27, 2022, at 12:27 pm, The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to an out-of-control brush fire in the area of 368 Parsons Shores Road. Prior to the arrival of Engine 52 of the SCVFD requested for … Continue reading →

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Wreck On Grizzell Ridge Sends One To The Hospital

Posted on March 27, 2022 by FF Blanton

On Saturday March 26, 2022, The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a 1 car MVA with minor injuries. Upon arrival Rescue 51 advised dispatch that the vehicle was on its top. All patients were out of the … Continue reading →

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Dump Truck Wreck Causes Diesel/Oil Leak

Posted on March 27, 2022 by FF Blanton

On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department responded to a dump truck accident on Russell Brothers Road at the intersection of Ruby Lane in the Sunset Bay area of Sharps Chapel. Union County 911 received the … Continue reading →

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Ray Lane Home Destroyed In Fire

Posted on March 7, 2022 by FF Blanton

The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a residential fire at 156 Ray Lane on Sunday afternoon, March 6, 2022 around 3:30pm. When Command 5 arrived on the scene 7 minutes later, command reported that flames were coming … Continue reading →

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