Covington, Tenn.–A firefighter was injured after he became trapped in a fire early today in Covington.
Fire Chief Richard Griggs said the Covington Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 2511 Mt. Carmel Rd. at 3:56 a.m. today. The structure was vacant.
Upon arrival, crews made entry into the structure and began fire suppression efforts. During interior operations, a ceiling collapsed, temporarily separating two firefighters. One firefighter became trapped by fallen debris and was transported to Baptist Tipton for medical evaluation. The firefighter was evaluated and released with no injuries reported.
Mutual aid assistance was provided by Brighton Fire Department, Three Star Fire Department, Gilt Edge Fire Department, and Garland Fire Department.
Griggs said, “We also extend our appreciation to the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office and Constable Fisher for providing traffic control and scene support.
“Please keep our first responders in your thoughts and prayers as they recover. The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time.”