Residents of Allensville Overlook Apartments were awakened early by blaring alarms and the sight of smoke yesterday morning, as a fire broke out on the balcony of one of the units. According to a social media post by the Sevierville Fire Department, units from Stations 3 & 1 were dispatched at 06:49 to the fire alarm activation.
Upgraded to a confirmed structure fire due to multiple reports and a pull station activation, emergency crews were on site within four minutes. Utilizing fire extinguishers, residents played an instrumental role in keeping the blaze in check before the fire department's arrival. "Crews arrived within 4 minutes and found a small fire," the fire department post explained, detailing the efforts of the quick-thinking community members.
The Sevierville Fire Department quickly took over the situation upon arrival, dousing the flames and ensuring that it had not spread to nearby spaces. It was confirmed that the incident resulted in only minor damages, and thankfully, no injuries were recorded. "SFD Crews extinguished the fire and ensured no extension was present in nearby exposures," the fire department reported in their post. As per the fire department's statement, a total of four engine companies, along with ladder and rescue companies, responded to the emergency.
