Memphis Fire Museum urges families to have fire safety … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On Tuesday, fire safety experts reminded families they should have an escape plan. Those who run the Fire Museum on Adams Avenue in Downtown Memphis said, unfortunately, the tragedy in South Memphis early Monday morning calls for awareness. On Monday, nine people died in a home on Severson Avenue after it caught […]
South Memphis neighborhood in disbelief after deadly … “When this happened it shook the whole neighborhood. It was just like a storm hit.”
Who’s responsible for replacing security bars? “If the landlord put the bars on the windows it is his responsibility for not only that but smoke detectors too.”
Options for home security bars that will allow emergency … Fire Department urges homeowners to check their security systems and make upgrades
Memphis Firefighters deal with tragedy Memphis Fire Director Gina Sweat says this is deadliest fire the department has seen since the 1920s
Community grieves for lives lost in fatal fire “This is devastating to our fire crews. We never want to arrive on a scene of this magnitude.”
Firemen visit residents, checking smoke detectors Call the fire station in your area to get a free smoke detector installed or call the Fire Museum at (901) 636-5650
First responders coping with deadliest fire in decades “They’re strong, they’re tough and like we do try to act tough but knowing what I know I know they were in pain and were hurting,” she said
Fire officials recommend upgrading security bars … “It was like a dead bolt door. I was trying to get in there and pry it off, but it would not come back.”
