Firefighters battled a structure fire Tuesday night that spread from a back deck into a home, prompting a large multi-agency response.
The Maury County Fire Department was dispatched around 8:20 p.m. on March 3 to Lisa Lane after reports of a back deck on fire. While crews were en route, the homeowner called to report that the fire had extended into the house.
Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions at the rear of the home, with flames involving the first floor and extending into the attic. Crews launched an offensive interior attack and performed coordinated vertical ventilation to contain the blaze. Mutual aid assistance was provided by Columbia Fire & Rescue.
Three animals — a snake, a turtle and a caiman alligator — were safely rescued from the home. No injuries were reported.
Officials also recognized an off-duty Franklin firefighter and former Maury County firefighter, Josh Cole, who assisted crews on scene.
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