Quick Response Contains Apartment Fire

August 09, 2022

At 10:32 a.m. on August 9, the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD) was dispatched to an apartment fire in the 1600 block of Stuckey Avenue. The first arriving crew reported heavy fire and smoke showing from multiple widows in a two-story apartment complex. TFD units quickly attacked the fire and brought it under control in minutes. Crews were able to contain the fire to one apartment and prevent the spread to the rest of the building.

Apartments were searched, and everyone had made it out of the fire before the arrival of TFD.

The American Red Cross was called to assist one occupant. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by TFD. TFD was assisted on scene by City of Tallahassee Utility members, Tallahassee Police Department and Leon County EMS.

Smoke alarms can provide the early warning necessary to escape a deadly fire. A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Be sure to check your smoke alarms regularly to make sure they are working properly. Get more fire prevention information from TFD at Talgov.com/Fire.