Chief credits detectors for saving residents in house fire
BROOKLAND, Ark. (KAIT) - A Brookland family can thank their home’s smoke detectors for saving their lives.
Both Brookland and Philadelphia Fire Departments responded to the scene of a “fully-involved” house fire that started around 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the 2000-block of County Road 741.
Chief Wayne Reese with BFD said fire detectors woke those inside, and everyone managed to escape without injury.
It’s believed the fire started on the north side of the home. It is unknown what sparked the flames, but Reese said they are investigating the cause.
Jeff Presley, Jonesboro and Craighead County E911 director, said when fire crews arrived, they found the house “fully-involved.”
Extra manpower and a water tanker were later dispatched to the scene to assist in knocking down the flames. Ambulances were also dispatched to standby.
Law enforcement officers blocked traffic while the fire departments knocked down the flames.
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