TFD Responds to Residential Fire
October 22, 2021
Today, Oct. 22, at 1:06 p.m., Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD) was dispatched to a report of a residential fire in the 2800 block of South Adams Street. TFD arrived within four minutes and found fire and smoke showing from an apartment. Crews performed an interior attack, and the fire was quickly extinguished.
The bulk of the fire was contained to one apartment, and there were no reported injuries. Adjacent apartments were searched and cleared by TFD. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
TFD was assisted on scene by Tallahassee Police Department, City of Tallahassee Utilities and Leon County EMS.
Smoke alarms can provide the early warning necessary to escape a deadly fire. TFD will provide two residential smoke alarms at no cost to homeowners who are either physically or financially unable to purchase or install their own smoke alarms. Requests can be made online through the Smoke Alarm Request Form at Talgov.com/Fire or by calling 850-891-6600.
Get more fire safety information from TFD by following the department on social media or visiting Talgov.com/Fire.
Contact Information
Richard Jones, Deputy Chief, 850-509-0537