One adult female has passed away after an early morning house fire Saturday in Manchester.
Manchester Fire and Rescue responded to the structure fire at 304 Madison Street at 4:13 a.m. Saturday and found heavy smoke conditions and fire in the rear of the home.
According to Manchester Fire Department Chief George Chambers, crews were advised that an occupant was still in the home. Fire crews then made an aggressive attack, located the occupant in the front portion of the home and removed her from the home. She was transported to Unity Medical Center where she passed away, according to Chambers.
Due to the fatality, TBI has been called to help with the investigation. The name of the deceased has not officially been released.
Read the full release from Chief Chambers below:
“Manchester Fire Rescue responded to a reported structural fire at 304 Madison St this morning at 0413 AM. Fire crews arrived on scene with heavy smoke conditions and fire in the rear of the home. Crews were advised the occupant was still in the home. Fire crews made an aggressive attack and entry into the home to search for the occupant. Crews located the occupant in the front portion of the home and removed her from the home and transferred her into EMS care. EMS transported the occupant to Unity Medical Center. Fire crews continued to attack the fire. Duck river was called to the scene to cut power while crews continued fire attack. Coffee county Rescue Squad arrived on scene and set rehab for fire crews. Manchester PD secured the area and assisted on scene personnel and EMS personnel provided on scene support for fire crews. Crews knocked down the fire and then began overhaul operations ensuring all hot spots in the home were extinguished. On scene personnel were notified by EMS personnel that the occupant passed away at the hospital. Fire investigators from Manchester Fire and Coffee County EMA arrived on scene. TBI investigators were called to investigate the fire due to their being a fire death at the incident. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by TBI personnel along with assistance from local investigators.”
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