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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Burlison man dies on Hatchie River after boat capsizes
A 59-year-old Burlison man lost his life when a 14-foot aluminum boat capsized on Wednesday, March 2 on the Hatchie River in Tipton County. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers responded with the Gilt Edge Fire Department, Tipton County Sheriff's Office, and Priority Ambulance to an unresponsive boater at approximately 6:20 p.m. Reports stated that Steven D. Campbell … [Read more...] about Burlison man dies on Hatchie River after boat capsizes
Munford’s River of Life Church destroyed in overnight fire
Munford's River of Life Church was destroyed by fire overnight. Fire chief Jeremy Reeves said the department was dispatched just before 11:30 p.m. and the building was already 75 percent involved. "The old part was on fire and was pretty much destroyed before we got here," he said. "There was so much fire and we had so few resources at the time." Nine of the other 10 fire … [Read more...] about Munford’s River of Life Church destroyed in overnight fire
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
Gilt Edge Volunteer Fire Department marks one year without missing a call
Saturday was a banner day for the Gilt Edge Volunteer Fire Department. Chief Brandon Fletcher said 4:06 p.m. marked an entire year since the department last missed a call for service. "This has included not only our own district but also automatic and mutual aid to other departments throughout the county day or night," he said. It is a difficult feat for a volunteer … [Read more...] about Gilt Edge Volunteer Fire Department marks one year without missing a call
