A fire broke out in a multi-story home on Apple Ln on Tuesday, causing moderate damage but no injuries. First responders arrived around 1:00 a.m. after the homeowner detected smoke near the chimney and evacuated all occupants before smoke detectors activated, as reported by the Putnam County Fire Department.
Firefighters used helmet camera footage to show how they quickly contained the blaze, which was hidden behind the chimney wall. Crews worked on-site for over two hours to fully extinguish the fire, documenting the response for education and review purposes, as stated by the Putnam County Fire Department.
The homeowner quickly responded to a fire, resulting in no injuries and the flames being contained to the chimney area. Fire officials emphasized the importance of smoke detectors and commended the homeowner's prompt action. According to the Putnam County Fire Department on their Facebook page, firefighters found flames hidden behind plaster and brick and dismantled parts of the structure to extinguish the fire.
