An overnight fire at a vacant house in Alamo, Tennessee, is currently under investigation by local authorities. The Alamo Police Department is seeking the public's assistance after the incident, which has been labeled as an act of arson, occurred at a residency located at 180 N. Johnson St. The fire was reported to emergency services at 9:48 PM, to which the Alamo Police Department responded quickly, with additional support from numerous local emergency agencies, as revealed in a social media post by the department.
According to the Alamo Police Department's release, multiple agencies, including the Bells Fire Department, Friendship Fire Department, Crockett County EMS, Crockett County EMA, and the Crockett County Sheriff’s Department, were needed to swiftly respond and assist at the scene of the blaze. The State Fire Marshal’s Office has been notified and is to assist in a thorough investigation into the matter. In their ongoing efforts to maintain public safety, the police department has urged anyone with information about the arson to step forward.
Alamo Police Chief Jeff Sills is directly overseeing the appeal for information from the public. Community members with any leads in connection with the arson are strongly encouraged to get in touch with the chief. An official statement from the Alamo Police Department emphasized the importance of community cooperation, "Your cooperation is crucial in bringing those responsible to justice." Two contact numbers, 731-696-2104 and 731-202-1018, have been provided for the public to provide any pertinent information they may have.
