COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — It took hours for crews to contain a fire that sparked at a home Monday night in Putnam County.
According to the Putnam County Fire Department, fire personnel were sent to a single-story home along E. Whitehall Road at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16.
When firefighters arrived at the scene, they reportedly observed a "heavy fire" coming from the back of the home. Fire officials said crews made an exterior attack to the back of the home and entered through the front door.
However, due to deteriorating conditions and heavy flames in the attic, a crew inside had to be quickly pulled after being unable to gain access to the blaze.
The Putnam County Fire Department said the structural components of the home began to fail as crews made a full exterior attack, which led to a partial collapse of the roof.
Crews reportedly worked tirelessly for six hours to battle the flames. The home was determined to be a "total loss."
Officials added no injuries were reported, and all residents were able to make it out of the home safely.
Putnam County EMS reportedly provided medical coverage and rehabilitation to fire crews. Meanwhile, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office provided traffic control since E. Whitehall Road was "severely impacted" as crews worked to contain the fire.
No other information was immediately released.
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