October 4, 2016 - The Timpson Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a house located on Ross Graves Drive at 1:37pm October 2, 2016 where the firemen learned three individuals were seen fleeing the house.
Although the address was unknown to dispatchers the firemen arrived at the intersection with Pecan Street where they were able to determine the house in question by smoke escaping the building. The firemen prevented the building from going up in flames and discovered the point of origin for the fire in a bathroom toward the rear of the house where it was apparent someone had set debris on fire.
Eyewitness accounts stated three juveniles were seen running from the house as smoke exited the building. The Timpson VFD made multiple requests to the Shelby County Sheriff's Department for an officer on scene and were informed no one was available and a Timpson officer who was not yet on duty would be en route.
Timpson Police Officer Jake Metcalf arrived on scene at 2:35pm and entered the house with firemen who led him to the origin of the fire. Officer Metcalf began witness interviews and searched the area with fireman Greg Hailey in efforts to locate the responsible parties.
At this time the fire remains under investigation by the Timpson Police Department. More information will be provided as it is made available.
