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March, 2010

Reported Fatalities for Month:

5

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Fire Destroys Log Home - Greene County 3-16-2010 Greeneville Sun
†Man Dies in Apartment Fire - Memphis 3-15-2010 ABC 24
Fire Guts Home - Rutherford County 3-15-2010 Daily News Journal
†Man Dies After Accidentally Burning Himself - Blount County 3-12-2010 WATE
Boy Honored for Saving Family from Fire - Johnson City 3-12-2010 Tricities.com
Early AM Blaze Destroys Century-Old Home - Greene County 3-11-2010 Greeneville Sun
Townhome Fire Displaces Four - Nashville 3-10-2010 News Channel 5
Business Fire Causes Significant Damage - Greene County 3-10-2010 Greeneville Sun
†House Fire Claims Woman - Gibson 3-9-2010 Jackson Sun
Department Searching for Volunteers - Ashland City 3-9-2010 News Channel 5
†Man Dies from Injuries in Tanker Fire - Nashville 3-9-2010 News Channel 5
Two Homes, Garage Destroyed by Fire - Greene County 3-8-2010 Greeneville Sun
Cigarette Ignites Apartment Fire Displacing Families - Johnson City 3-8-2010 Tricities.com
Hundreds Attend Smokey Mountain Weekend - Sevier County 3-7-2010 WBIR
Department Receives Grant for Rescue Tools - Maury County 3-7-2010 Daily Herald
Vacant House Destroyed by Fire - Chattanooga 3-7-2010 The Chattanoogan
Wood Stove Blamed for House Fire - Baxter 3-6-2010 Herald Citizen
†Elderly Woman Dies in House Fire - Millington 3-5-2010 ABC 24
Pizza Place Catches Fire - Nashville 3-5-2010 News Channel 5
Fatal Duplex Fire Ruled Accidental - Nashville 3-5-2010 News Channel 5
Home Lost to Fire - Dyer County 3-3-2010 State Gazette
Safe Haven Goes Up in Flames - Jackson 3-2-2010 Jackson Sun
Fire Destroys Large Home - Greene County 3-1-2010 Greeneville Sun
 
February, 2010

Reported Fatalities for Month:

7

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Apartment Fire Leads to Evacuation - Knox County 2-28-2010 WBIR
House Suffers Heavy Fire Damage - Chattanooga 2-27-2010 The Chattanoogan
No Injuries Reported in Fire at Tower - Murfreesboro 2-27-2010 Daily News Journal
City Reports 10 Fire Deaths This Year - Memphis 2-26-2010 ABC 24
City Plans for Future Growth, Fire Protection - Crossville 2-26-2010 Crossville Chronicle
Meth Lab Catches Fire - Rhea County 2-26-2010 Herald-News
Firefighters Douse Apartment Fire - Greene County 2-26-2010 Greeneville Sun
Department Seeks Strategic Plan for Accreditation - Brentwood 2-25-2010 Williamson Herald
Fire Totals House - Baxter 2-24-2010 Herald Citizen
Blaze Leaves Three Homeless - Crossville 2-24-2010 Crossville Chronicle
†House Fire Claims 89-Year-Old Woman - Memphis 2-24-2010 WREG
Fire Destroys Residence - Greene County 2-23-2010 Greeneville Sun
City Firefighters Respond to Duplex Blaze - Dyersburg 2-23-2010 State Gazette
City Contemplates Providing Its Own EMS - Tullahoma 2-22-2010 News Channel 5
Fire Leaves Family of Five Homeless - Chattanooga 2-22-2010 The Chattanoogan
Fire Damages Home - Nashville 2-22-2010 News Channel 5
††Elderly Couple Killed in House Fire - Memphis 2-20-2010 ABC 24
Family Loses Pet in House Fire - Nashville 2-20-2010 News Channel 5
Three Escape Morning House Fire - Chattanooga 2-19-2010 The Chattanoogan
Propane Heater Causes Tent City Fire - Nashville 2-18-2010 News Channel 5
Cigarette Starts, Sprinkler Stops Senior High Rise Fire - Nashville 2-17-2010 News Channel 5
††Duplex Fire Claims Two Children - Chattanooga 2-16-2010 The Chattanoogan
Fire, EMS Crews Train for Disaster - Memphis 2-16-2010 ABC 24
Fire Damages Home - Nashville 2-16-2010 News Channel 5
Mobile Home Destroyed in Blaze - Puryear 2-16-2010 Post-Intelligencer
New Fire Station a Hot Topic - Fairview 2-16-2010 The Tennessean
Mobile Home Fire Displaces Two - Nashville 2-15-2010 News Channel 5
Kitchen Fire Damages Apartment - Nashville 2-14-2010 News Channel 5
Lighter Starts Blaze, Injures Boy - Rhea County 2-12-2010 Rhea Herald News
†Fire Claims Woman, Smoking while on Oxygen - Knox County 2-12-2010 WATE
Family Barely Escapes Home Fire - Shelby County 2-11-2010 WREG
Fire Destroys Home Near Kentucky Lake - Paris Landing 2-11-2010 Post-Intelligencer
†Homeless Man Dead in Auto Shop Fire - Memphis 2-11-2010 ABC 24
No Injuries Reported in House Fire - Chattanooga 2-9-2010 The Chattanoogan
Home Fire Due to Propane Heater - Hamilton County 2-8-2010 The Chattanoogan
Home Damaged by Fire - Knoxville 2-7-2010 WBIR
Apartment Fire Evacuates High-Rise - Chattanooga 2-6-2010 The Chattanoogan
Fire Destroys Condo, Others Damaged - Blountville 2-5-2010 Tricities.com
Community Could Get First Fire Station - Rutherford 2-3-2010 News Channel 5
Townhome Fire Contained - Signal Mountain 2-3-2010 The Chattanoogan
Good Samaritans Warn of Fire - Jackson 2-2-2010 Jackson Sun
Residents Escape Mobile Home Fire - Lincoln County 2-1-2010 Elk Valley Times
 
January, 2010

Reported Fatalities for Month:

13

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Apartment Fire Leaves Several Families in Cold - Nashville 1-30-2010 News Channel 5
Sprinklers Extinguish Machinery Fire - Franklin 1-29-2010 Tennessean
Firefighters Contain House Fire - Chattanooga 1-28-2010 The Chattanoogan
Two Residences Lost to Fire - Houston County 1-26-2010 Stewart Houston Times
Rescue Squad, Fire Service to Merge - Stewart County 1-26-2010 Stewart Houston Times
Multiple Structures at Resort Destroyed by Fire - Cocke County 1-25-2010 Greeneville Sun
Business Destroyed by Blaze - Knoxville 1-24-2010 WBIR
†††††Five Killed in Duplex Fire - Nashville
Working Smoke Alarms may have Saved 5 Lives - Nashville
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††Man, Infant Killed in Mobile Home Fire - Martin 1-22-2010 NWTN Today
Home Destroyed by Fire - Jefferson County 1-22-2010 WBIR
No Injuries in Apartment Fire - Chattanooga 1-21-2010 The Chattanoogan
House Fire Becomes Murder Investigation - Pulaski 1-20-2010 News Channel 5
17 People Displaced by Apartment Fire - Collegedale 1-20-2010 The Chattanoogan
Early Morning Fire Destroys Home - Greene County 1-19-2010 Greeneville Sun
Department Opens New Fire Headquarters - Maury County 1-17-2010 Daily Herald
Fire Displaces Three Families - Chattanooga 1-17-2010 The Chattanoogan
Tree Limb Sparks House Fire - Knoxville 1-16-2010 WBIR
Lack of Resources Limits Firefighters - Spring Hill 1-16-2010 News Channel 5
†Elderly Woman Dies from House Fire - Memphis 1-15-2010 WREG
Two Families Displaced by Fire - Nashville 1-15-2010 News Channel 5
Firefighters Battle Two Blazes - Jackson 1-14-2010 Jackson Sun
Fire Leaves Couple in Cold - Crossville 1-14-2010 Crossville Chronicle
Man Escapes House Fire - Murfreesboro 1-14-2010 News Channel 5
Evening Fire Destroys Home - Lincoln County 1-13-2010 Elk Valley Times
Fire Displaces Family - Goodlettsville 1-13-2010 News Channel 5
Man Escapes Fire with Nothing - Rhea County 1-12-2010 The Herald-News
Electrical Malfunction Likely Cause of House Fire - Chattanooga 1-12-2010 The Chattanoogan
Fire Destroys Home - Greene County 1-12-2010 Greeneville Sun
Fire Death Believed to be Homicide - Putnam County  1-11-2010 Herald-Citizen
Fireplace Spark Ignites House Fire; 6 Pets Lost - Hamilton County 1-11-2010 The Chattanoogan
Firefighter Injured at Industrial Blaze - Lawrenceburg 1-10-2010 Daily Herald
Family Loses Everything in House Fire - Clarksville 1-10-2010 Leaf-Chronicle
††Trailer Fire Kills 2, Injures 2 - Carter County 1-10-2010 TriCities.com
Space Heater Causes Business Fire - Nashville 1-10-2010 News Channel 5
Man Critical Following Hotel Fire - Memphis 1-10-2010 ABC 24
Home Destroyed in Huge Fire - Nashville 1-9-2010 News Channel 5
Kitchen Fire Damages Home - Chattanooga 1-9-2010 The Chattanoogan
Ice Prevents Crews from Reaching Blaze - New Market 1-8-2010 WATE
Squad Member Injured, Truck Damaged in Crash - LaFollette 1-8-2010 WATE
Firefighters Battle Cold, Warehouse Fire - Memphis 1-8-2010 ABC 24
Massive Fire Levels Sausage Plant - Lebanon 1-8-2010 News Channel 5
Fire Destroys Condo; Damages Others - Maryville 1-8-2010 WATE
Laundry Room Fire Snuffed Out - Chattanooga 1-8-2010 The Chattanoogan
†Man Found Dead After House Fire - Memphis 1-7-2010 WREG
Family Displaced Following House Fire - Maryville 1-7-2010 WATE
†One Person Dies in House Fire - Columbia 1-6-2010 News Channel 5
Home Sprinklers Unlikely in County Code - Bedford County 1-6-2010 Times-Gazette
Several Motel Rooms Damaged in Fire - Greene County 1-6-2010 Greeneville Sun
Bed & Breakfast Catches Fire - Clay County 1-6-2010 News Channel 5
Home, Business Destroyed in Blaze - Shelbyville 1-5-2009 Times-Gazette
Firefighter Injured in Late Night House Fire - Chattanooga 1-5-2010 The Chattanoogan
Family at Church; Home Catches Fire - Jackson 1-5-2010 Jackson Sun
Couples Save Woman from House Fire - Crossville 1-5-2010 Crossville Chronicle
Two Occupants Escape House Fire - East Ridge 1-5-2010 The Chattanoogan
†Man Killed in Early Morning Fire - Murfreesboro 1-4-2010 News Channel 5
Fire Damages Home - Greene County 1-4-2010 Greeneville Sun
Councilman's House Destroyed by Fire - Algood 1-4-2010 Herald-Citizen
Space Heater Causes Fire, Heavy Damage Reported - Clarksville 1-4-2010 Leaf-Chronicle
Sprinklers Help Contain Small Fire at Newspaper Office - Dyersburg 1-2-2010 State Gazette
 
December, 2009

Reported Fatalities for Month:

7

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Explosion, Fire at Coal Power Plant - Rogersville 12-30-2009 WATE
Fire Causes Significant Damage - Dyersburg 12-29-2009 State Gazette
††Two Found Dead After House Fire - Henderson County 12-29-2009 Jackson Sun
Engine Rolls while Responding to Crash - White House 12-27-2009 NewsChannel 5
Several Families Evacuated from Apartment Fire - Sevier County 12-27-2009 WBIR
Family Survives Holiday House Fire - Nashville 12-27-2009 NewsChannel 5
Two Escape House Fire - Greene County 12-26-2009 Greeneville Sun
†Fatal Fire Claims One on Christmas Eve - Lawrence County 12-25-2009 NewsChannel 5
Candle Causes Fire - Clarksville 12-24-2009 Leaf-Chronicle
Boy Burned after Falling into Bon Fire - Spring Hill 12-23-2009 NewsChannel 5
Security Officer Pulls Family from Burning Home - Cumberland Co. 12-22-2009 Crossville Chronicle
Fire Starts in Garage; Damages Home - Clarksville 12-22-2009 Leaf-Chronicle
Mexican Restaurant Catches Fire - Nashville 12-22-2009 NewsChannel 5
Fire Safe Cigarette Sales Start January 1st - Memphis 12-21-2009 ABC 24
Fire Chief Retires after Thirty-Six Years - Columbia 12-21-2009 Daily Herald
Blaze Destroys Apartment Units - Columbia 12-20-2009 Daily Herald
Firefighters Contain Apartment Fire - Nashville 12-19-2009 NewsChannel 5
Smoke Alarm Saves Family, Pets - Clarksville 12-17-2009 Leaf-Chronicle
2 Injured, Dozens Homeless After Apartment Fire - Hendersonville 12-17-2009 WKRN
Home Lost to Fire After Child Plays with Lighter - Clarksville 12-16-2009 Leaf-Chronicle
Family of Five Ousted by Fire - Cumberland County 12-16-2009 Crossville Chronicle
Mobile Home Destroyed in Blaze - Pleasant View 12-16-2009 Ashland City Times
Fire Ignites After Gas Line Hit - Springfield 12-16-2009 The Tennessean
Apartment Fire Leaves Woman Dead, Man Injured - Morristown

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Thirty-three Displaced in Apartment Fire - Nashville 12-14-2009 News Channel 5
Mother, Son Lose Home to Fire - Bolivar 12-14-2009 Jackson Sun
No Injuries Reported in House Fire - Chattanooga 12-14-2009 The Chattanoogan
Family Loses Pet in House Fire - Clarksville 12-14-2009 Leaf-Chronicle
Historic Barn Destroyed by Fire - Greeneville 12-14-2009 Greeneville Sun
Training Fire to Make National News - Brentwood 12-12-2009 The Tennessean
Home Severely Damaged by Fire - Germantown 12-12-2009 ABC 24
House Total Loss After Fire - Lascassas 12-12-2009 Daily News Journal
Volunteer Fire Station Seeks to Grow - Madison County 12-12-2009 Jackson Sun
Mother, Son Barely Escape Home Explosion - Memphis 12-12-2009 ABC 24
Home Damaged by Fire - Chattanooga 12-11-2009 The Chattanoogan
City, County Discuss First Responder Issues - Tullahoma 12-11-2009 The Tullahoma News
Duplex Fire Displaces Two Families - Chattanooga 12-11-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Damages Apartment, Displaces Family - Knoxville 12-11-2009 WATE
Family Escapes House Fire - Dallas Bay 12-11-2009 The Chattanoogan
Detached Garage Destroyed by Blaze - Bedford County 12-11-2009 Times-Gazette
Large Home Damaged by Fire - Chattanooga 12-11-2009 The Chattanoogan
†Homeless Man Dies from Fire Injuries - Nashville 12-10-2009 News Channel 5
House Suffers Extensive Fire Damage - East Ridge 12-10-2009 The Chattanoogan
†Home Explosion and Fire Kills Teen, Injures Parents - Knoxville 12-9-2009 WATE
Home Destroyed by Fire - Signal Mountain 12-9-2009 The Chattanoogan
Teen Saves Family from House Fire - Nashville 12-8-2009 News Channel 5
†Woman Killed in House Fire - Nashville 12-7-2009 News Channel 5
Two Escape Home after Christmas Tree Fire - Montgomery Co. 12-7-2009 Leaf Chronicle
Man Burned in Gasoline Accident - La Vergne 12-5-2009 Daily News Journal
†89-Year-Old Woman Killed in House Fire - Memphis 12-5-2009 ABC 24
Houseboat Burns in Marina - Browns Ferry 12-5-2009 The Chattanoogan
Morning Fire Damages Home - Putnam County 12-4-2009 Herald Citizen
Department Improves ISO Rating - Lewisburg 12-4-2009 Marshall Co. Tribune
Teen Injured in House Fire - Memphis 12-4-2009 WMCTV
Fire Wall Serves Purpose in Condo Blaze - Greeneville 12-3-2009 Tricities.com
Fire Damages Home - Chattanooga 12-3-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Tanker Backs Into Elderly Man - Unicoi County 12-3-2009 Tricities.com
Apartment Fire Displaces Family - Jackson 12-2-2009 Jackson Sun
Church Destroyed by Fire - Unicoi County 12-1-2009 Tricities.com
Fire Destroys Midtown Home - Jackson 12-1-2009 Jackson Sun
Questions Surround Apartment Fire - Nashville 12-1-2009 WSMV
Man Escapes Burning Home - Hamilton County 12-1-2009 Times Free Press
 
November, 2009

Reported Fatalities for Month:

5

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 Date Source
Elderly Brothers Critical Following Fire - Knoxville 11-30-2009 Volunteer TV
Weekend Fires Damage 2 Homes, '77 Corvette - Greene County 11-30-2009 Greeneville Sun
†Woman Pulled from House Fire Dies - Knoxville 11-29-2009 WATE
Family of 7 Escapes Late Night Fire - Red Bank 11-29-2009 News Channel 9
City/County Fire Department Merger Possible - Memphis 11-27-2009 WREG
†Teen Dies One Week After Garage Explosion - Portland 11-26-2009 WSMV
2 Fire Stations Approved for VW Plant - Hamilton County 11-25-2009 The Chattanoogan
†One Dead in Trailer Fire - Knox County 11-24-2009 Volunteer TV
Grease Fire Destroys Apartment - Nashville 11-24-2009 News Channel 5
†Elderly Man Dead in House Fire - Memphis 11-23-2009 ABC 24
Fire Destroys Home of Country Singer - Nashville 11-23-2009 Daily News Journal
†House Fire Claims Man's Life - Memphis 11-22-2009 ABC 24
Neighbor Saves Woman from Fire - Murfreesboro 11-22-2009 Daily News Journal
Boy Burned After Playing with Lighter - Chattanooga 11-21-2009 The Chattanoogan
Garage Fire Damages Home - Chattanooga 11-21-2009 The Chattanoogan
Teen, Stepfather Injured in Garage Fire - Portland 11-20-2009 WSMV
Six Firefighters Injured in House Fire - Nashville 11-19-2009 News Channel 5
Residents Learn Fire Extinguisher Skills - Greeneville 11-19-2009 Greeneville Sun
Fire Chief Could Be Named Soon - Dickson 11-19-2009 The Tennessean
Six Firefighters Injured in House Fire - Nashville 11-19-2009 News Channel 5
Home Completely Destroyed in Blaze - Dickson 11-19-2009 The Tennessean
Fire Destroys Vacant Office Building - Pigeon Forge 11-18-2009 The Mountain Press
City Cuts 2 FF Jobs; Implements Furloughs - Morristown 11-18-2009 Volunteer TV
City Approves New Fire Station - Crossville 11-17-2009 Crossville Chronicle
Free Fire Protection May End in Rural Areas - Cheatham County 11-17-2009 WSMV
County Approves Engine Purchase - Bradley County 11-17-2009 Daily Banner
Fire Destroys Home - Maury County 11-16-2009 The Daily Herald
Lack of Hydrants Worry Resident - Nashville 11-15-2009 The Tennessean
Minor Fire at General Motors Plant - Spring Hill 11-15-2009 The Daily Herald
Fire Heavily Damages Log Home - Greene County 11-13-2009 Greeneville Sun
Fire Damages Apartment Building - Cookeville 11-13-2009 Herald Citizen
Home a "Total Loss" Following Blaze - Paris Landing 11-12-2009 Post Intelligencer
Two-Alarm Fire at Manufacturing Plant - Chattanooga 11-11-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fires Destroy Historic Home, Damage Businesses - Rhea County 11-10-2009 Rhea Herald News
Station Built, But City Can't Afford New Firefighters - Murfreesboro 11-10-2009 News Channel 5
Longhorn Steakhouse Destroyed by Fire - Jackson 11-10-2009 The Jackson Sun
Fire Snuffed Out at Apartment Complex - Red Bank 11-9-2009 The Chattanoogan
17 Displaced by Residential Fires in 5 Days - Cumberland County 11-9-2009 Crossville Chronicle
Man Risks Life to Save 5 Dogs from House Fire - Soddy Daisy 11-7-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Burns Abandoned School - Memphis 11-6-2009 WREG
Department Starts Largest Fire Academy - Chattanooga 11-6-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Damages Garage, Home - Clarksville 11-2-2009 The Leaf Chronicle
Fire Badly Damages Home - Greene County 11-2-2009 Greeneville Sun
Large Fire Destroys Two Businesses - Troy 11-2-2009 The Jackson Sun
 
October, 2009

Reported Fatalities for Month:

5

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6 Homeless After Duplex Fire - Nashville 10-29-2009 Newschannel 5
Protect Yourself from Halloween Fire Hazards - Clarksville 10-29-2009 The Leaf Chronicle
Couple Hears Smoke Alarm, Escapes Blaze - Greene County 10-28-2009 Greeneville Sun
Department Plans "Green" Fire Station - Germantown 10-28-2009 Memphis Daily News
Bar Suffers Heavy Fire Damage - Nashville 10-27-2009 Newschannel 5
Red Cross, FD to Distribute Smoke Alarms - Chattanooga 10-27-2009 The Chattanoogan
Department to Test Nearly 100 Applicants - Greeneville 10-26-2009 Greeneville Sun
Fire Destroys Local Bar - Hampton 10-26-2009 Tricities.com
Smoke Alarm Alerts Residents of House Fire - Maryville 10-25-2009 The Daily Times
†††ARSON/MURDER:  Mom, 2 Kids Killed in Fire - Giles County 10-23-2009 WSMV
Fire Damages Duplex - Cookekville 10-23-2009 Herald Citizen
New Fire Station Could Lower Insurance Rates - Dayton 10-23-2009 Rhea Herald News
Family Escapes Fire Thanks to Smoke Alarm - Memphis 10-22-2009 ABC24
†One Toddler Dead, One Critical Following Duplex Fire - Memphis 10-19-2009 ABC 24
No Injuries; Home Destroyed in Weekend Blaze - Brentwood 10-19-2009 Williamson Herald
What You Need to Know About Space Heater Safety - Knoxville 10-19-2009 WATE
Three Fires, Two Days, Same Apartment Complex - Nashville 10-19-2009 Newschannel 5
Fire Station to Cost More than Expected - Columbia 10-18-2009 The Daily Herald
Firefighter Rushed to Hospital; Shocked at Fire - Nashville 10-18-2009 Newschannel 5
Hotel Fire Puts Guests Out in the Cold - Nashville 10-17-2009 Newschannel 5
†Former Firefighter Dies After Fire At His Home - Hawkins County 10-16-2009 WATE
Home Destroyed by Fire - Hamilton County 10-15-2009 The Chattanoogan
Department Names New Fire Marshal - Chattanooga 10-14-2009 The Chattanoogan
Motorcycles Collide with Fire Engine - Houston County 10-13-2009 Stewart Houston Times
County-wide Fire Department a "Go" - Houston County 10-13-2009 Stewart Houston Times
Equipment Stolen from Fire Station - Alcoa 10-11-2009 WATE
Commissioners Cut Pay, Send to VFDs - Marshall County 10-9-2009 Marshall Co. Tribune
Motel Catches Fire - Nashville 10-9-2009 Newschannel 5
Fire Destroys Home - Greene County 10-9-2009 Greeneville Sun
Burning Car Slams Into House - Nashville 10-9-2009 Newschannel 5
"Great Pumpkin" Catches Fire - Knoxville 10-9-2009 Volunteer TV
City to Close Fire Station - Union City 10-8-2009 WBBJ
Acting Fire Chief Named - Doyle 10-8-2009 The Expositor
Beta Club Promoting "Operation Life Saver" - Greene County 10-8-2009 Greeneville Sun
Third Grader Honored for Helping Family Escape Fire - Memphis 10-7-2009 ABC 24
Two Toddlers Rescued from Fire - Knoxville 10-7-2009 Volunteer TV
Sanctuary Burns Day After Church Brawl - Claiborne County 10-6-2009 Volunteer TV
No Injuries in Apartment Fire - Blount County 10-6-2009 The Daily Times
Hearing Addresses City/County Fire Issues - Houston County 10-6-2009 Stewart Houston Times
Fire Results in Total Loss - Bedford County 10-6-2009 Times - Gazette
Fire Station Built with Flu in Mind - Columbia 10-5-2009 NewsChannel 5
Housing Authority Duplex Destroyed in Fire - Crossville 10-5-2009 Crossville Chronicle
Middle School Fire Electrical in Nature - Knox County 10-3-2009 WBIR
Fire Damages Lawnmower Shop - Cookeville 10-3-2009 Herald-Citizen
Department Hires Full-Time Fire Chief - Chapel Hill 10-2-2009 Marshall Co. Tribune
 
September, 2009

Reported Fatalities for Month:

4

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House Fire Under Investigation - Morristown 9-30-2009 WATE
County Commission Rejects Fire Tax - Cheatham County 9-30-2009 Ashland City Times
Firefighters Rescue Woman from Blaze - Pegram 9-30-2009 The Tennessean
Firefighter Falls Through Floor - Memphis 9-29-2009 News Channel 3
Construction Begins on Fire Hall Near VW Plant - Chattanooga 9-29-2009 The Chattanoogan
False Alarms Costly, Dangerous - Columbia 9-29-2009 Daily Herald
†One Dead in Garage Fire - Hamilton County 9-28-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Damages Home - Greene County 9-28-2009 Greeneville Sun
Mobile Home Destroyed in Fire - Blount County 9-27-2009 The Daily Times
Commercial Building Damaged by Fire - Johnson City 9-24-2009 TriCities.com
†Elderly Man Dies in Blaze - Marshall County 9-23-2009 Marshall Co. Tribune
Department Battles Two Blazes at Same Time - Greeneville 9-23-2009 Greeneville Sun
†Man, a Volunteer FF, Dies in Cabin Fire - Algood 9-22-2009 Herald-Citizen
Applicants Flood Fire Department - Greeneville 9-19-2009 Greeneville Sun
Girls Barely Escape Apartment Fire - Chattanooga 9-18-2009 The Chattanoogan
LODD: Rescue Squad Member Dies Following Crash - Johnson Co. 9-18-2009 TriCities.com
Fire Breaks Out in UTC Apartment - Chattanooga 9-18-2009 The Chattanoogan
FD May Be Forced to Close Station - Union City 9-15-2009 WPSD
Evening Fire Destroys Home - Lincoln County 9-14-2009 Elk Valley Times
FD Reaches to Ohio to Recruit Paramedics - Memphis 9-14-2009 Commercial Appeal
Residence Destroyed in Blaze - White County 9-14-2009 The Expositor
Firefighter Memorial Opened, Dedicated - TFACA 9-13-2009 Times-Gazette
5 Adults, 3 Children Escape Apartment Fire - Chattanooga 9-13-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Rips Through Apartment Complex - Memphis 9-9-2009 ABC 24
Fire Tax Sparks Debate - Cheatham County 9-9-2009 The Tennessean
Antique Truck Causes Garage Fire - Dallas Bay 9-8-2009 The Chattanoogan
Two Burned When Lighter Ignites Diesel Tanks - Montgomery Co. 9-8-2009 Leaf Chronicle
Auto Repair Shop Damaged by Fire - Nashville 9-7-2009 NewsChannel 5
Two Homes Destroyed by Fire - Greene County 9-7-2009 Greeneville Sun
Fire Displaces Family - Nashville 9-3-2009 NewsChannel 5
†Elderly Woman Killed in House Fire - Nolensville 9-2-2009 WKRN
Sprinklers Control Fire at Grocery Store - Chattanooga 9-1-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Destroys Two Homes - Memphis 9-1-2009 ABC 24
Two Children Burned in House Fire - Memphis 9-1-2009 ABC 24
 
August, 2009

Reported Fatalities for Month:

3

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9-Year-Old Becomes Honorary Firefighter - Nashville 8-31-2009 WSMV
Department Responds to Duplex Fire - Hamilton County 8-30-2009 The Chattanoogan
Woman, Children Escape Kitchen Fire - Greene County 8-26-2009 Greeneville Sun
Local Departments Seek Fire Tax - Cheatham County 8-26-2009 The Tennessean
†One Dies in House Fire - Nashville 8-24-2009 NewsChannel 5
Fire Heavily Damages Market - Greene County 8-24-2009 Greeneville Sun
Transmission Shop Goes Up in Flames - Morristown 8-21-2009 WATE
Fire Displaces Family - Clarksville 8-20-2009 Leaf Chronicle
4-year-old Honored for Preventing Fire - Shelbyville 8-14-2009 Jackson Sun
Kids Evacuated from Daycare Fire - Chattanooga 8-14-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Destroys Foster Mom's Home - Cumberland County 8-13-2009 Crossville Chronicle
†Fire Claims Man's Life - Nashville 8-12-2009 WKRN
FD to Begin Response to Medical Emergencies - Johnson City 8-12-2009 TriCities.com
Home Damaged by Fire - Hamilton County 8-11-2009 The Chattanoogan
City Cuts Paid Firefighters - South Pittsburg 8-11-2009 News Channel 9
Firefighters Save Family Pet - Pigeon Forge 8-11-2009 WBIR
City No Longer Considering Separate EMS - Cleveland 8-10-2009 The Chattanoogan
City Accepts County's Fire Proposal - Cleveland 8-7-2009 The Chattanoogan
City Outgrowing Volunteer Fire Department - Karns 8-7-2009 WBIR
Firefighters Save Rural Home - Knox County 8-6-2009 WATE
†House Fire Leaves One Dead - Nashville 8-5-2009 NewsChannel 5
Home Burns After Kitchen Catches Fire - Hamilton County 8-5-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Sends Baby to Hospital - Jackson 8-5-2009 Jackson Sun
Off-Duty Firefighter Killed by Falling Tree - Bartlett 8-4-2009 WMC-TV
Six Homeless Following House Fire - Jackson 8-3-2009 Jackson Sun
Fire Damages Aluminum Plant - Mt. Pleasant 8-3-2009 The Daily Herald
Fire Destroys Family's Home - Cumberland County 8-3-2009 Crossville Chronicle
Two Families Displaced in Apartment Fire - Jackson 8-2-2009 Jackson Sun
Unattended Food Leads to Kitchen Fire - Chattanooga 8-1-2009 The Chattanoogan
 
July, 2009

Reported Fatalities for Month:

6

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†21-Year-Old Killed in Shed Fire - Hixon 7-31-2009 The Chattanoogan
Medical Call Turns Into House Fire - Chattanooga 7-28-2009 The Chattanoogan
City Fire Considers Adding EMS Service - Cleveland 7-28-2009 Daily Banner
Department Welcomes First Female Firefighter - Greeneville 7-28-2009 Greeneville Sun
†Woman Dies Following Rescue from House Fire - Clinton 7-27-2009 WATE
Former State Fire Marshal Now Works for Construction Interests 7-27-2009 WSMV
House Fire Blamed on Electrical Problems - Crossville 7-27-2009 Crossville Chronicle
†Woman Dies in House Fire - Soddy-Daisy 7-26-2009 The Chattanoogan
Resident Hurt in House Fire - Memphis 7-22-2009 ABC 24
Home Destroyed by Fire - Dayton 7-21-2009 Rhea Herald-News
Two Firefighters Injured Battling House Fire - Nashville 7-21-2009 WSMV
Commission Creates County Fire Department - Houston County 7-21-2009 Stewart Houston Times
Man Critical After Fire - Chattanooga 7-21-2009 The Chattanoogan
TN Family Rescued from Burning SUV - Milwaukee, WI 7-20-2009 WSMV
Fire Marshal Calls New Codes Less Safe - Nashville 7-20-2009 WSMV
Commission Offers Counter Proposal on Fire Contract - Bradley Co. 7-20-2009 The Chattanoogan
†Man Dies in House Fire - Nashville 7-19-2009 NewsChannel 5
Two Injured in Overnight Fire - Memphis 7-17-2009 WREG
Historic Church Destroyed by Fire - Montgomery County 7-17-2009 Leaf Chronicle
††Baby, Grandmother Perish in Blaze - Bolivar 7-16-2009 Jackson Sun
Home Completely Destroyed by Fire - Greene County 7-16-2009 Greeneville Sun
Fire Damages Van, Garage, Apartments - Chattanooga 7-15-2009 The Chattanoogan
Committee Considers Fire Options - Cheatham County 7-15-2009 The Tennessean
No Injuries in Fire Engine Rollover - Knox County 7-14-2009 WBIR
Smoke Alarm Saves Couple from Fire - Chattanooga 7-13-2009 The Chattanoogan
Automatic Aid Agreement Increases Service - Williamson County 7-13-2009 The Tennessean
Commercial Fire Requires Three Alarms - East Ridge 7-12-2009 The Chattanoogan
Camper, Family Pet Lost in Fire - Giles County 7-8-2009 Giles Free Press
House Heavily Damaged by Fire - East Ridge 7-5-2009 The Chattanoogan
Dispatcher/Firefighter Saves Family from Fire - Blount County 7-5-2009 The Daily Times
Woman, Granddaughter Escape Fire - Chattanooga 7-4-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Quickly Extinguished at Gateway Towers - Chattanooga 7-4-2009 The Chattanoogan
Home Damaged in Late Night Fire - Chattanooga 7-3-2009 The Chattanoogan
Four Families Displaced After Fire - Nashville 7-2-2009 NewsChannel 5
City / County Fire Contract Talks Heat Up - Houston County 7-2-2009 Stewart Houston Times
Smoke Alarm Alerts Family to Blaze - Chattanooga 7-2-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Destroys Unoccupied House - Greene County 7-1-2009 Greeneville Sun
 
June, 2009

Reported Fatalities for Month:

7

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 Date Source
Four Homes Burned in Overnight Fires - Memphis 6-30-2009 WREG
Home Destroyed in Morning Fire - Greene County 6-30-2009 Greeneville Sun
Elderly Woman Escapes House Fire - East Ridge 6-29-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Destroys Trailer - Soddy Daisy 6-29-2009 The Chattanoogan
†Early Morning House Fire Claims One - Nashville 6-28-2009 NewsChannel 5
Man Burned in Bizarre Gas Station Fire - Nashville 6-27-2009 NewsChannel 5
Pets Perish in Overnight Fire - Chattanooga 6-26-2009 The Chattanoogan
Family Escapes House Fire - Nashville 6-24-2009 NewsChannel 5
†Vietnam Vet Dies in House Fire - Unicoi County 6-23-2009 TriCities.com
Fire Chief of 27 Years Resigns - Erin 6-23-2009 Stewart Houston Times
Four Apartment Units Damaged in Fire -Chattanooga 6-23-2009 The Chattanoogan
Code Violations Close School Portables - Maynardsville 6-23-2009 WATE
Law Office Destroyed in Fire - Crossville 6-22-2009 Crossville Chronicle
Fire Destroys Home - Nashville 6-21-2009 NewsChannel 5
Fire Destroys Home - Nashville 6-19-2009 NewsChannel 5
†Elderly Woman Dies After House Fire - Piney Flats 6-18-2009 Times-News
†Body Found in Mobile Home Fire - Clinton 6-17-2009 WATE
Home Heavily Damaged by Fire - Nashville 6-18-2009 NewsChannel 5
Fire Chief Opposes Sprinkler Law - Spring Hill           Editors Note:   We have failed to educate our own. 6-15-2009 The Tennessean
Duplex Destroyed in Fire - Blount County 6-15-2009 WBIR
Home Destroyed by Fire - Seymour 6-14-2009 WBIR
Festival Fireworks Spark Blaze - Nashville 6-13-2009 NewsChannel 5
Former Volunteer Saves Man from House Fire - Lawrenceburg 6-11-2009 WSMV
†One Dead in Boarding House Fire - Memphis 6-10-2009 WMC-TV
Duplex Heavily Damaged in Fire - Chattanooga 6-10-2009 The Chattanoogan
†Pallet Warehouse Fire Claims Life - Stantonville 6-9-2009 Jackson Sun
Puppies Saved from House Fire - Rutherford County 6-9-2009 Daily News Journal
Home Damaged in Early Morning Fire - Hixon 6-9-2009 The Chattanoogan
City Hall Destroyed by Fire - Celina 6-5-2009 NewsChannel 5
Fire at Texas Roadhouse - Kingsport 6-5-2009 TriCities.com
Stove Fire Forces Evacuation - Cookeville 6-4-2009 Herald Citizen
†One Dies in Mobile Home Fire - Greene County 6-2-2009 Greeneville Sun
Woman, 2 Kids Lose Home to Grease Fire - Montgomery County 6-2-2009 Leaf Chronicle
County Votes to End Fire Contract - Bradley County 6-2-2009 The Chattanoogan
Blaze Damages Eight Apartments - Fayetteville 6-1-2009 Elk Valley Times
3 Firefighters Injured in Blaze - Memphis 6-1-2009 ABC 24
 
May, 2009

Reported Fatalities for Month:

5

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 Date Source
Crews Battle Blaze in Massive Home - Washington County 5-31-2009 TriCities.com
Town Moves Toward Code Adoption - Mosheim 5-30-2009 Greeneville Sun
Firefighter Injured by Flying Debris - Sullivan County 5-30-2009 Times News
Firefighter Hurt Battling Blaze - Nashville 5-28-2009 WSMV
Barn Fire Destroys Airplanes, Antique Cars - Maury County 5-28-2009 The Daily Herald
Family Escapes Mid-Morning Fire - Nashville 5-28-2009 WSMV
†Man Dies from House Fire - Jackson 5-27-2009 Jackson Sun
County May Place FD Under EMA - Bedford County 5-27-2009 Times-Gazette
Man Suffers Serious Burns in Gas Fire - Greene County 5-27-2009 Greeneville Sun
Politicians Complete Citizen's Fire Academy - Franklin 5-27-2009 The Tennessean
House Suffers Fire Damage - East Ridge 5-27-2009 The Chattanoogan
Electrical Problem Blamed for Fire - Crossville 5-26-2009 Crossville Chronicle
Two Blazes Fought During Storms - Rhea County 5-26-2009 The News Herald
Recruit Class Graduates from Academy - TFACA 5-26-2009 Times-Gazette
Pastor Suffers Burns to Legs - Chattanooga 5-24-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Damages Cab Company - Johnson City 5-22-2009 TriCities.com
Sprinkler Stops Arson Attempt - Chattanooga 5-21-2009 The Chattanoogan
Two Firefighters Injured Battling House Fire - Madison County 5-19-2009 Jackson Sun
Crews Battle Blaze at Market & Deli - Hawkins County 5-19-2009 TriCities.com
Home Heavily Damaged by Afternoon Fire - Chattanooga 5-18-2009 The Chattanoogan
KFD Station 5 Turns 100 - Knoxville 5-18-2009 WBIR
Fire Damages Machinery Workshop - Maury County 5-17-2009 The Daily Herald
Lightning, Fire Destroys Home - Dallas Bay 5-15-2009 The Chattanoogan
No One Injured in Afternoon House Fire - Chattanooga 5-15-2009 The Chattanoogan
††Fire Claims Two Young Children - McMinnville 5-13-2009 NewsChannel 5
Unrelated Phone Call Saves Family from Fire - Chattanooga 5-12-2009 The Chattanoogan
†Woman's Body Found in Duplex Fire - Memphis 5-11-2009 ABC 24
Dryer Ignites, Damages Home - Greene County 5-11-2009 Greeneville Sun
Woman Struck, Killed by Fire Vehicle - Nashville 5-10-2009 NewsChannel 5
Fire Displaces Family - Baxter 5-10-2009 Herald Citizen
Residents Escape from Burning House - Chattanooga 5-9-2009 The Chattanoogan
†Body Found in House Fire - Selmer 5-8-2009 Jackson Sun
Fire Damages Two Homes - Nashville 5-6-2009 NewsChannel 5
County Chooses New Chief - Madison County 5-5-2009 Jackson Sun
2 Families Displaced by Afternoon Fire - Chattanooga 5-5-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Damages Home - Greeneville 5-4-2009 Greeneville Sun
Man Using Gasoline Severely Burned - Chattanooga 5-4-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Guts Arby's Restaurant - Nashville 5-4-2009 NewsChannel 5
No Injuries Reported in House Fire - Chattanooga 5-4-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Breaks Out at Retirement Center - Chattanooga 5-2-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Rips Through Home Under Construction - Crossville 5-2-2009 Crossville Chronicle
Department Places New Engine In Service - Cookeville 5-2-2009 Herald Citizen
No Injuries in Early Morning House Fire - Chattanooga 5-1-2009 The Chattanoogan
 
April, 2009

Reported Fatalities for Month:

4

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 Date Source
††Two Men Killed in House Fire - Tipton County 4-30-2009 WREG
Woman Suffers Serious Burns in Camper Fire - Meigs County 4-30-2009 Daily Post Athenian
Small Fires, Alarms Disrupts School - Ooltewah 4-29-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Destroys Home - Spring City 4-28-2009 The News Herald
Garage Explosion Harms Firefighter - Clarksville 4-27-2009 Leaf Chronicle
Fire Heavily Damages Double-Wide - Greene County 4-27-2009 Greeneville Sun
Overnight Fire Displaces 12 - Nashville 4-27-2009 NewsChannel 5
Blaze Doused at Apartments - Greeneville 4-27-2009 Greeneville Sun
Portion of Apartment Complex Destroyed by Fire - Rossville 4-24-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Burns Mobile Home; Occupants Escape - Greene County 4-24-2009 Greeneville Sun
Wind-Whipped Fire Ravages Home - Henry County 4-23-2009 Post-Intelligencer
Firefighters Honored for Saving 2 Lives - Knox County 4-22-2009 KnoxNews.com
"It is not my responsibility to protect my house" - Houston County 4-21-2009 Stewart Houston Times
Man Saves Lives; Habitat Home Burns - Franklin 4-21-2009 NewsChannel 5
Commission Votes to Resume Fire Merger Talks - Bradley County 4-21-2009 The Chattanoogan
Firefighters Earn Alderman's Praise - Wartrace 4-21-2009 Times-Gazette
Council Postpones Sprinkler Vote - Spring Hill 4-21-2009 The Tennessean
Council to Vote on Sprinkler Requirement - Spring Hill 4-19-2009 The Tennessean
Fireman Saves Life with Defibrillator - Baxter 4-19-2009 Herald Citizen
Fire Destroys Home - Morristown 4-19-2009 WATE
Chiefs Save Life While on Vacation - Brentwood 4-16-2009 Williamson Herald
Home Destroyed by Fire - Walden's Ridge 4-16-2009 The Chattanoogan
Family Escapes Flames Thanks to Smoke Alarm - Chattanooga 4-16-2009 Times Free Press
Department Implements Inspection Program - Athens 4-16-2009 Daily Post Athenian
FFD Drops ISO Class from 3 to 2 - Franklin 4-15-2009 franklintn.gov
Fire Guts Dollar General - Chattanooga 4-14-2009 Times Free Press
†Apartment Fire Claims Woman's Life, Injures 3 - Church Hill 4-12-2009 TriCities.com
House Heavily Damaged by Fire - East Ridge 4-12-2009 The Chattanoogan
Lightning, Fire Destroy Commercial Building - Greene County 4-11-2009 Greeneville Sun
Firefighters Demonstrate Necessity of Sprinklers - Franklin 4-10-2009 The Tennessean
Plant Fire Causes $2 Million in Damages - Cookeville 4-10-2009 Herald Citizen
Mother, Child Escape Burning Mobile Home - Greene County 4-10-2009 Greeneville Sun
Mayor Urging Talks to Continue on Fire Merger - Bradley County 4-9-2009 The Chattanoogan
Former Town Hall Destroyed by Fire - Erwin 4-9-2009 Greeneville Sun
†Mother Injured in Fatal March Fire Dies - LaFollette 4-8-2009 WBIR
Dept. Lowers ISO Rating from 7 to 5 - Tiptonville 4-8-2009 Lake Co. Banner
Bathroom Fire Extinguished - Greeneville 4-8-2009 Greeneville Sun
Man Burned in Fuel Fire - Monterey 4-7-2009 Herald Citizen
Fire Destroys Garage, Antique Car - Lincoln County 4-6-2009 Elk Valley Times
New Chief Stokes Growth - Dayton 4-6-2009 Herald News
Fire Destroys Family's Home - Blount County 4-5-2009 WATE
Rekindle Destroys Home - Greeneville 4-5-2009 WATE
County-Wide Fire Plan Gains Support - Obion County 4-2-2009 NWTN Today
Sprinklers Control Nursing Home Fire - Franklin 4-2-2009 NewsChannel 5
 
March, 2009

Reported Fatalities for Month:

6

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Fire Causes Heavy Damage to Church - Dyersburg 3-31-2009 State Gazette
Construction, Lack of Hydrants Cause Problems - Cocke Co. 3-27-2009 WATE
Man Saved by Smoke Alarm - Cleveland 3-26-2009 Daily Banner
Small Fire Extinguished at Furniture Store - Chattanooga 3-25-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Tax Under Consideration by County - Cheatham County 3-25-2009 The Tennessean
Crews Fight Warehouse Fire - Sumner County 3-24-2009 NewsChannel 5
Father, Son Injured in Brush Fire - Robertson County 3-23-2009 NewsChannel 5
Couple Injured in House Fire - Hamblen County 3-20-2009 Volunteer TV
City May Require Sprinklers in New Homes - Spring Hill 3-19-2009 The Tennessean
Fire Destroys Saw Mill Office - Greene County 3-19-2009 Greeneville Sun
Couple Escapes from House Fire - Greene County 3-19-2009 Greeneville Sun
Man Uses Rain Collection for Home Fire Protection - Franklin 3-18-2009 The Tennessean
Duplex Fire Under Investigation - Chattanooga 3-18-2009 The Chattanoogan
Home Destroyed in Early Morning Fire - Chattanooga 3-18-2009 The Chattanoogan
Unattended Cooking Leads to House Fire - Rutherford County 3-17-2009 Daily News Journal
Man Rescued from Burning Home - Nashville 3-17-2009 NewsChannel 5
Fire Damages Tire Shop - Greene County 3-16-2009 Greeneville Sun
Fire Damages Warehouse - Kingsport 3-16-2009 TriCities.com
Fire Damages House - Chattanooga 3-15-2009 The Chattanoogan
Duplex Fire Displaces Family with Small Children - Jackson 3-14-2009 Jackson Sun
††Two Die in Mobile Home Fire - Monroe County 3-13-2009 WATE
†Boy Dies, Mother & Baby Critical in House Fire - LaFollette 3-13-2009 WATE
Firefighters Save House from Extensive Damage - Chattanooga 3-13-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Destroys Downtown Building - Greeneville 3-11-2009 Greeneville Sun
Garage Fire Claims Classic Cars - Murfreesboro 3-11-2009 Daily News Journal
Man Critically Burned in Meth Lab Explosion - Houston County 3-11-2009 The Leaf Chronicle
Department Looks to Replace Station - Rutherford County 3-11-2009 Daily News Journal
Double-Wide Home Destroyed by Blaze - Greeneville 3-11-2009 Greeneville Sun
†Man Dies in Fire - Chattanooga 3-10-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Destroys Home, Storage Building - Greene County 3-9-2009 Greeneville Sun
Fire Leaves Elderly Couple Homeless - Chattanooga 3-9-2009 The Chattanoogan
Passerby Rescues Woman from Burning Home - Greene County 3-9-2009 Greeneville Sun
Fire Damages Apartment Complex - Greeneville 3-9-2009 Greeneville Sun
Fire Dept. Gets SCBA Grant - Greeneville 3-7-2009 Greeneville Sun
Three Escape Afternoon House Fire - East Ridge 3-6-2009 The Chattanoogan
Department Installs Free Smoke Alarms - Greeneville 3-5-2009 Greeneville Sun
Family Homeless After House Fire - Ooltewah 3-5-2009 The Chattanoogan
Two Injured in House Fire - Johnson City 3-4-2009 TriCities.com
Department Breaks Ground on New Station - Kingsport 3-4-2009 TriCities.com
Family Loses Everything in Fire - Red Bank 3-3-2009 The Chattanoogan
†Man Dies in Mobile Home Fire - Morgan County 3-2-2009 WATE
Separate Fires Damage Homes - Putnam County 3-2-2009 Herald Citizen
No Injuries in House Fire - Chattanooga 3-2-2009 The Chattanoogan
†Fatal Early Morning House Fire - Rutherford County 3-2-2009 WSMV
Baby in Critical Condition Following Fire - Memphis 3-2-2009 ABC 24
Morning Fire Damages Home - Knoxville 3-2-2009 WBIR
Pizza Restaurant Gutted by Fire - Nashville 3-2-2009 NewsChannel 5
 
February, 2009

Reported Fatalities for Month:

9

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 Date Source
Minister Helps Elderly Resident Out of Burning Home - East Ridge 2-27-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Damages Historic Church - Memphis 2-27-2009 ABC 24
Flames Devour Family's Home - Dayton 2-27-2009 Herald News
Mid-Day Fire Damages Home - Chattanooga 2-27-2009 The Chattanoogan
††Two Burned Bodies Found in Separate Incidents - Knoxville 2-26-2009 WBIR
No Injuries in Townhome Fire - Jackson 2-26-2009 Jackson Sun
Commissioners Seek Input on Rural Fire Protection - Obion County 2-25-2009 NWTN Today
Home Completely Destroyed in Fire - Blount County 2-25-2009 The Daily Times
Seven Families Lose Apartments in Blaze - Jackson 2-25-2009 Jackson Sun
Fire Guts New Home; Owner Escapes - Greene County 2-24-2009 Greeneville Sun
House in Remote Area Destroyed by Fire - Putnam County 2-24-2009 Herald Citizen
Man Critical After Mobile Home Fire - Greene County 2-23-2009 Greeneville Sun
City Considers Renting Temporary Fire Station - Jackson 2-23-2009 The Jackson Sun
Family Sues Apartments Over Lack of Sprinklers - Nashville 2-22-2009 The Tennessean
Family Escapes Burning House - Hamilton County 2-22-2009 The Chattanoogan
Department Receives AFG Grant to Replace Engine - Cookeville 2-22-2009 Herald Citizen
4-Year-Old Saves Family from Overnight Fire - Nashville 2-19-2009 NewsChannel 5
No Injuries in Apartment Fire - Knoxville 2-19-2009 WBIR
Fire Threatens Downtown Businesses - Elizabethton 2-18-2009 Elizabethton Star
†Small Fire Leaves Woman Dead - Paris 2-18-2009 Post-Intelligencer
City Buys Ladder Trucks at Fire-Sale Prices - Clarksville 2-18-2009 The Leaf Chronicle
Fire Damages Home - Chattanooga 2-17-2009 The Chattanoogan
Home Destroyed by Fire - Hamilton County 2-16-2009 The Chattanoogan
Fire Destroys Tire Shop - Harriman 2-15-2009 WBIR
†Apartment Fire Kills Woman - Nashville 2-13-2009 The Tennessean
Merger Talks Moving Forward - Bradley County 2-13-2009 The Chattanoogan
†One Dead, One Hospitalized in Duplex Fire - Nashville 2-13-2009 NewsChannel 5
†Rural Fire Claims Life - Obion County 2-11-2009 Lake Co. Banner
County Fire Protection Improving - Putnam County 2-11-2009 Herald Citizen
Chief Says Nightclubs Must Get Sprinklers - Nashville 2-10-2009 NewsChannel 5
Fire Damages Day Care Center - Chattanooga 2-10-2009 The Chattanoogan
City, County Consider Fire Department Merger - Bradley County 2-9-2009 The Chattanoogan
Two Seriously Burned in Flash Fire - Shelbyville 2-9-2009 Times-Gazette
Fire Displaces 6 Families - Chattanooga 2-9-2009 The Chattanoogan
†Young Mother Dies in Early Morning Fire - Nashville 2-8-2009 NewsChannel 5
Fire Destroys Diner - Sevier County 2-8-2009 WBIR
Responding Fire Unit Involved in Crash - Maury County 2-8-2009 The Daily Herald
Sprinklers Save Old Time Pottery - Pigeon Forge 2-7-2009 WBIR
†Man Dies in Barn Fire - McMinn County 2-6-2009 Daily Post Athenian
†5-Year-Old Dead, Teen Injured in Fire - Memphis 2-6-2009 ABC 24
Apartment Fire Displaces 15 - Smyrna 2-5-2009 Daily News Journal
Fire Damages Mobile Home - Montgomery County 2-5-2009 The Leaf Chronicle
Family Loses Everything in Fire - Cumberland County 2-5-2009 Crossville Chronicle
Fire Damages Home - Murfreesboro 2-4-2009 Daily News Journal
Family Out in Cold After Fire - Nashville 2-4-2009 NewsChannel 5
Woman Injured in Afternoon Fire - Clarksville 2-3-2009 The Leaf Chronicle
3-Year-Old Burn Survivor Sent Home - Nashville 2-2-2009 NewsChannel 5
Woman Critical After House Fire - Memphis 2-2-2009 WMCTV
Fire Destroys Rental Home - Chattanooga 2-2-2009 The Chattanoogan
Apartment Fire Displaces Families - Memphis 2-2-2009 WMCTV
Resident, Firefighter Hurt in Blaze - Nashville 2-1-2009 The Tennessean
 

 

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