Murfreesboro firefighters rescue man and pets from burning home
Firefighters from the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) rescued a man and two pets from a burning house on Kinsale Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 15. The firefighters used a thermal imaging camera to locate the man trapped on the second floor.
MFRD firefighters arrived at the scene around 7:40 p.m. and encountered heavy fire on the exterior of the house. Despite low visibility inside due to thick black smoke, crews entered the home and used thermal imaging technology to find the man upstairs. They successfully rescued him, and he received medical evaluation on the scene before being transported to the hospital for further examination. No other injuries were reported.
In addition to the man, firefighters also rescued a dog and a cat from the blaze. The fire was quickly extinguished by the responding crews.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by MFRD’s Fire Marshal’s Office.
The response included Ladders 11, 1, 2; Engines 10, 7, 9; Rescues 11, 4; Battalion Chiefs 1, 2; Safety Officers 1, 2; an assistant fire marshal; fire investigators; and additional personnel.
