Morristown, TN (WOKI) A homeowner survives but four pets perish following a house fire Tuesday morning in Morristown.
City officials say the Morristown Fire Department responded to the call of a structure fire on Dedra Drive, arriving within three minutes of the initial call. They say crews were able to contain the fire to the bedroom of the home, but the house suffered heavy smoke and water damage.
Officials say the homeowner made it out and is recovering from smoke inhalation but that four pets died despite fire personnel administering life-saving measures.
“We thank the Morristown-Hamblen EMS, the MPD, MUS and Animal Control for their assistance,” the city said.
