Two people were hurt during a house fire Thursday morning, Gilt Edge Fire Chief Brandon Fletcher said. Firefighters were dispatched to the home on Kellum Lane at 8:07. When they arrived five minutes later they found heavy smoke and fire coming out of the front of the home. The fire was contained primarily to the living room and they were able to contain it by 8:23 a.m. One of … [Read more...] about House fire in Gilt Edge injures two people
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Covington’s leaders are working toward banning fireworks – here’s why
Covington’s leaders are tired of problems with fireworks, so they’re working on banning them within the city limits. Passed Tuesday on its first of three readings, a new ordinance will prohibit both the sale and discharge of fireworks. “It’s been a hot-button issue,” mayor Justin Hanson said. At the end of June, a house on South High Street was heavily damaged by a fire … [Read more...] about Covington’s leaders are working toward banning fireworks – here’s why
Fireworks were the cause of a house fire that displaced a single mother and her children
A Covington family has been displaced by a fire investigators believe was caused by illegal use of fireworks. “Someone determined that a firework came through the window,” said Covington Fire Chief Richard Griggs. Though they’re sold for weeks beforehand, it is illegal to shoot fireworks in Covington except on Jan. 1, July 4 and Dec. 31. The South High Street home was heavily … [Read more...] about Fireworks were the cause of a house fire that displaced a single mother and her children
BCI fire has undetermined cause, but investigators don’t suspect foul play
Brighton Fire Chief Ricky Russell said the fire that destroyed a warehouse Monday afternoon has an undetermined cause, but was not intentionally set. Firefighters were dispatched to the buildings at the intersection of Hwy. 51 and Old Hwy. 51 at approximately 1 p.m. and it took the assistance of every paid and volunteer department in the county as well as tankers from … [Read more...] about BCI fire has undetermined cause, but investigators don’t suspect foul play
Firefighters battling large blaze in Brighton
Local firefighters are still battling a huge blaze in Brighton. The fire started just after lunch at the SP National warehouse, which reportedly house mattresses. The building is located on the east side of an area commonly called the "Brighton Curve," where Old Hwy. 51 and Hwy. 51 meet. An employee said everyone safely evacuated the building and no injuries have been … [Read more...] about Firefighters battling large blaze in Brighton
Broadmeadow heroes Quinten Weathers and Nick Bland honored by city
Tuesday night two heroes were honored for the part they played in saving the lives of two young girls after a fire at the Broadmeadow Place Apartments on May 17. Quinten Weathers and Nick Bland were on hand to receive the Citizen Lifesaving Award, the fire department’s challenge coin and a gift card for each of them for IHOP. “They stepped up, along with some other … [Read more...] about Broadmeadow heroes Quinten Weathers and Nick Bland honored by city
Neighbors, fire chief saved the lives of two children in Broadmeadow fire
Two small children were saved from a house fire May 17, thanks to fast-acting neighbors and the Tipton County Fire Chief. Reports of a fire at Broadmeadow Place Apartments, with two children trapped inside, came in at 3:15 p.m. Covington Police Sgt. William Nelson and officers Jonathan Lightsey and Penny Barnes were on the scene immediately and residents of Broadmeadow were … [Read more...] about Neighbors, fire chief saved the lives of two children in Broadmeadow fire
After accident, a resident thanks Munford fire department for its help with burn victims
It is a Saturday Natasha Hadley will not soon forget. She had been to yard sales that morning with her mother and afterward returned to her Oakwood Court home to care for her daughters, 7-year-old Nikeycia and 4-year-old Aaliyah. Natasha said she put a pot of grease on the stove, but soon found herself in the bathroom. She is the first trimester of her third pregnancy and … [Read more...] about After accident, a resident thanks Munford fire department for its help with burn victims
