Fire Departments Prevent Total Loss of Residence on CR 1005

November 20, 2017 - County Road 1005 was the location of a house fire at 2:16pm November 13, 2017 where two fire departments joined forces in attempts to save the residence. 

When the Center Fire Department arrived at the residence of Darrell and Pam Sanford, smoke could be seen coming from the backside of the house.

As the West Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department arrived on scene flames could be seen escaping from the roof of the house.

While smoke clouded the area surrounding the house, the firemen from both departments worked to extinguish the flames and firemen gained further access to the fire in the attic of the house.

It was discovered the cause of the fire was a barbecue pit which vented into the attic of the residence.