SCVFD was dispatched to residential fire on Friday, January 11, 2019 at 4:51 pm at 1360 Leadmine Bend Road. Engine 52 arrived on scene to find heavy smoke coming from one end of residence. Engine 53 also responded to the scene. The fire was located in the flooring of the home. No one was at home when fire started. Sharps Chapel was assisted by units from Northeast Union, Maynardville, Paulette and Luttrell fire departments. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported. The fire was believed to have started from an electrical problem near the heat and air unit going into the bottom of the home. Several personal items were saved. The home received smoke and water damage and structural damage in the flooring.
If you would like to help the family in their time of need, a Go Fund Me page has been created. Here is the link to the page: Go Fund Me. Also, a benefit Dinner, Auction, and Gospel Singing has been scheduled on Friday, February 8, 2019 starting at 5:00 PM. Please see flyer below for more information about the upcoming benefit.
