TFD Responds to Two Early Morning Structure Fires

November 24, 2024

On November 24 at 7:56 a.m., the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD) responded to a structure fire located on Rachel Cooper Lane. Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and fire showing through the roof of a mobile home. Crews quickly made an interior attack and had the fire under control. TFD personnel searched the structure for any potential occupants, and nobody was found to be inside the structure at the time of the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Tallahassee Fire Department was assisted on scene by the Leon County Sheriff's Office, Leon County EMS, Talquin Electric Cooperative and Chaires-Capitola Volunteer Fire Department.

Less than 30 minutes later, at approximately 8:22 a.m., TFD was dispatched to another structure fire located on Yancey Street. Crews arrived on scene and found heavy fire coming from a residence. During a search, one victim was found inside the structure deceased. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The State Fire Marshal's Office was called to the scene.

The Tallahassee Fire Department was assisted on seen by the Tallahassee Police Department, Leon County EMS and City of Tallahassee Utilities.

TFD provides tips to help enhance home fire safety, like where to place smoke alarms and how to check that they are functioning, on its website at Talgov.com/Fire.