10/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/16/2024 09:02
October 16, 2024
On Wednesday, October 16, at approximately 7:39 a.m., the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD) responded to a house fire located on Settlers Court. TFD crews arrived on scene and found heavy smoke coming from a residential structure. Firefighters made entry into the home and found fire located in the kitchen area, which had begun spreading into the attic.
With an aggressive attack by responding crews, the fire was brought under control and extinguished preventing further spread and damage throughout the home.
The Tallahassee Fire Department was assisted on scene by the Tallahassee Police Department and the City of Tallahassee Utilities.
The fire appears to have originated in the kitchen due to unattended cooking.
Kitchen fires are a leading cause of home fires nationwide. Below are tips from TFD to help reduce the risk of an accidental kitchen fire:
Get more fire safety information from TFD by following the department on social media or visiting Talgov.com/Fire.