A fatal house fire in Drummonds is under investigation. The Tipton County Sheriff's Office and Tipton County Fire Department responded to a house fire on Patricia Lane at approximately 2:25 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. When emergency personnel arrived on the scene the home was full engulfed. During the process of extinguishing the blaze a body was found in the home. The victim has … [Read more...] about Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, TBI investigating fatal house fire in Drummonds
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When it rains, it pours: Atoka saw a flood, a house fire and a three-car accident Thursday afternoon
Tipton County hasn't seen significant rainfall all month, but a reprieve arrived in the form of thunderstorms mid-afternoon. And, as the saying goes, the rains came down and the floods came up. According to MemphisWeather.net, South Tipton County saw 5.5 inches of rain in about an hour. The average rainfall for the entire month of July is 4.5 inches. Many residents posted … [Read more...] about When it rains, it pours: Atoka saw a flood, a house fire and a three-car accident Thursday afternoon
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
