The Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at a residence on the side of Fredonia Mountain on Sunday morning.
The call came around 10:13 AM CST, Dunlap Fire responded with Engine 5, Tanker 1, Rescue 2, and a total of seven volunteer firefighters. Mutual aid assistance was initially provided from Fredonia Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
When they arrived, they found an older residential structure that was more than 50% involved.
 
Photo Courtesy Dunlap Fire Facebook Page / Chief Hatfield and Firefighter Ingram…
Officials say the fire started on the side porch, possibly from a flue pipe for a wood stove. The two occupants were able to get out safely with their two dogs. A pet cat did not escape.
Access was limited due to the driveway and gate that limited fire crews, so a tanker shuttle was established using Fredonia VFD, South End VFD and Dunlap Fire. Additional engine companies responded from Signal Mountain Fire & Rescue and Pikeville VFD to assist. Â
The home and contents are a total loss and the owners did not have insurance.
Sequatchie County Rescue provided traffic control and Sequatchie County Sheriff’s deputies asssisted the homeowners. Puckett EMS responded as well.
Dunlap Fire returned to service around 2:00 PM CST after the fire was under control.
