South Fulton, Tenn.–A firefighter was injured during an early-morning fire in the Union City Fire District today. The Union City Fire Chief has asked for an arson investigation from the TBI.
According to an early-morning Facebook post, several fire departments were called to the scene of a structure fire at 5 a.m. today. The structure is in the Union City Fire Department Rural Fire Protection District and is just outside of South Fulton.
Mutual aid was requested, bringing assistance from the South Fulton Fire Department, Fulton Fire Department, Rives Fire Department, Troy Fire Department, and the Obion County Sheriff’s Office. Additional fire units from Weakley County, possibly the Martin Fire Department, were also requested to assist with the incident.
During fire suppression operations, UCFD Command 4044 reported “Firefighter Down.” The firefighter was quickly located, evaluated by personnel on scene, and transported to the Emergency Room as a precaution.
The firefighter was reported to be alert, conscious, and talking while en route to the hospital.
6:23 AM Update:
As of 6:23 update UCFD Chief 4100 has ordered an Arson Investigation from the TBI, Fire is out, No further information on the downed firefighter other than he is ok.
Union City Fire | Engine 4153, Engine 4151, Brush/Support 4181, Chief 4100
South Fulton Fire | Tanker 2171
Rives Fire | Tanker 6171, Asst. Chief 6101
Fulton Fire | Squad 11
Troy Fire | Tanker 4772
Martin Fire | Engine 10
TBI – Tennessee Bureau of Investigation | Ryan Shanklin
Gibson County Electric Company
Kenn Tenn, or Baptist EMS Service