10/28/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/28/2024 07:09
October 28, 2024
On Monday morning, October 28, at approximately 1:45 a.m., the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD) responded to a structure fire located on McLeod Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from a garage and spreading into the main residence. TFD crews quickly began extinguishing the fire - preventing further damage to the home and containing it primarily to the garage area.
Firefighters searched the structure and determined that everyone was out of the house. One individual sustained minor burns to the arms and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The cause of the fire appears to have been electrical.
The Tallahassee Fire Department was assisted on scene by Leon County EMS, Leon County Sheriff's Office and Talquin Electric Cooperative.
The Tallahassee Fire Department would like to remind all residents of the life-saving importance of smoke alarms. Properly functioning smoke alarms provide critical early warning of a fire, helping you and your family reach safety when every second counts.
Here are some essential tips to ensure your smoke alarms are ready: