Saturday morning, 8 members of Haletown Fire and Rescue went to Macedonia boat ramp and did some drafting training. It was a refresher course for some members and teaching the new members how to draft. This training is very important in our area. Training helps ensure the firefighters are ready to respond safely and effectively …
Category: Fire
Tennessee Waters Fire Department Grant Applications Open for Area Departments
Attention area fire departments in the Tennessee American Water service territories. The company has announced the opening of its 2026 Firefighting Support Grant Program, providing funding for equipment or training needs for eligible professional and volunteer fire departments located within Tennessee American Water’s service territories. Applicants can apply directly on the company’s website, tennesseeamwater.com, under the …
Truck Fire and Accident on Wednesday Morning
At 7:00 AM Wednesday morning, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to I-24 west for a report of a semi-truck on fire, hauling FedEx packages. During their respondence, two firemen observed an accident on the eastbound side that had rearended. The two firemen assisted and EMS was called. The Jasper Fire Department responded to the semi …
Vehicle Destroyed by Fire in Sequatchies County on Henson Gap Road
Dunlap Fire Department reported to 2:11 PM CST to Lewis Chapel on Thursday for a mutual aid request for a vehicle fire on Henson Gap Road at the entrance to the sand plant. Firefighters extinguished the vehicle and later returned to its department. There were no injuries in the incident. Sequatchie County Sheriff’s deputies arrived …
Update on Fire/Murder in Bridgeport, Al
On April 22, 2026 at approximately 2 p.m. the Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to a mobile home fire on 6th Street in Bridgeport. The fire department was extinguishing the fire and located a deceased female, Lisa Russell, age 54 of Bridgeport, inside the residence. The Sheriff’s Office was notified and Deputies, Investigators, Bridgeport Police, …
Man facing Murder Charge after Bridgeport, Al Fire
Authorities have formally identified the individual arrested and charged with murder following the discovery of a deceased woman inside a residence on Wednesday. A male suspect was taken into custody after a structure fire occurred in Bridgeport. Chief Deputy Eric Woodall of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 62-year-old John Dunagan is the individual …
Haletow Wildfire Controled on Monday
On Monday April 13,2026 at 5:16 p.m. Haletown Fire and Rescue reported for a wildfire behind a residence at the 700 block of Hwy 134. Upon arrival the fire was ascending a hill. A fire break was immediately begun and two hose lines deployed. Jasper Fire was called for extra water supply along with Tennessee …
Chicken House and Land Burn in Flat Rock, Alabama
On Saturday, April 11, a major fire broke out at a chicken house in Flat Rock, Alabama. Tri-Community Fire Department’s Station 5 responded to County Road 324 after receiving reports of the incident. Upon arrival, firefighters quickly called for assistance from nearby departments due to the severe blaze. The chicken house was completely destroyed, but …



