Key Points:
- Sevierville Fire Department responded to a house fire near Crofford St & Adella Ave. on Saturday, April 12 2025.
- The fire in the two-story home was controlled within 30 minutes of arrival.
- Damage was primarily contained to the basement and first floor; multiple agencies assisted SFD.
Rapid Response to Afternoon Blaze
The Sevierville Fire Department (SFD) was dispatched to a residential structure fire on Saturday afternoon, April 12, 2025. At approximately 12:20 PM, fire crews were called to the area of Crofford Street and Adella Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters observed a working fire in a two-story home, with smoke visible from the roofline.
Fire Attack and Control
The first-arriving engine companies immediately began extinguishing the fire while simultaneously conducting searches to ensure no occupants were inside the residence. Within 30 minutes of their arrival on the scene, firefighters managed to bring the blaze entirely under control. Their efforts successfully contained the majority of the fire damage to the basement and the first level of the house.
Multi-Agency Cooperation
The Sevierville Fire Department responded with significant resources, including four engine companies, a battalion chief, and a total of 16 personnel. Due to automatic and mutual aid agreements, additional support was provided by neighboring departments. Pigeon Forge Fire Department, Northview Kodak Fire Department, and Sevier County Fire Rescue supplied three extra engine companies and another battalion chief. These units assisted directly at the fire scene and helped provide necessary fire protection coverage for the rest of the City of Sevierville during the incident. Assistance on the scene was also rendered by the Sevierville Police Department, Sevier County Ambulance Service, and the Sevier County Electric System. No information regarding the cause of the fire or potential injuries was immediately available.
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