A late-night house fire in Memphis' Raleigh neighborhood sent firefighters racing to the scene Monday, lighting up the sky over a quiet subdivision and drawing a heavy emergency response.
The blaze broke out in the 5100 block of Keystone Avenue, in a residential area off Ridgemont Avenue near New Allen Road. Crews from the Memphis Fire Department and other first responders worked to knock down the flames and secure the scene. As of Monday night, officials had not released details on possible injuries or what might have started the fire.
According to Action News 5, firefighters were actively battling the blaze at around 10:10 p.m., with photos showing heavy smoke and visible flames pouring from the structure. The station reported that crews remained on scene into the night while they waited for additional information from fire officials.
Where the blaze is burning
The fire is burning along the 5100 block of Keystone Avenue, in the Raleigh section of northeast Memphis near Ridgemont Avenue and New Allen Road. That stretch is listed within the Raleigh area in city mapping and neighborhood documents from the City of Memphis.
What neighbors should do?
Residents in the area are urged to steer clear of the immediate scene, so firefighters and other emergency crews can work safely. If anyone is hurt or unaccounted for, call 911 right away.
This is also a good moment to double-check your own fire preparedness at home. Make sure smoke alarms are working and that everyone in the household knows how to get out quickly in an emergency. The National Fire Protection Association recommends smoke alarms on every level of a home and offers home escape planning tips for families on the NFPA website.
For those displaced by a fire, the American Red Cross guide, “Picking Up the Pieces After a Fire,” outlines immediate steps to take and available resources.
Action News 5 reports it will update its coverage once fire officials release more details. Hoodline will continue to monitor local agencies and update this story as new official information becomes available.
