TFD Responds to Residential Fire on Tanglewood Terrace

August 11, 2024

On Sunday, Aug. 11, just after 9 a.m., the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD) was dispatched to a reported structure fire located in the 2200 block of Tanglewood Terrace. The incident originated when a neighbor called 911 due to seeing smoke coming from a nearby home. TFD crews arrived on scene to find smoke coming from a single-story residential structure. Firefighters quickly initiated a fire attack, where they found heavy fire in the kitchen area which was spreading into the attic. TFD personnel were able to put a stop to the fire before it overcame the entire house. A search confirmed that nobody was home at the time of the incident. Firefighters pulled two cats out of the structure, but unfortunately both cats passed away. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. 

TFD was assisted on scene by the Tallahassee Police Department, Leon County EMS and the City of Tallahassee Utilities. The Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the residents.

TFD urges all residents to ensure that their homes are equipped with working smoke alarms. Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. Regularly testing your smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in the event of a fire.

Additionally, it's essential to have a home escape plan in place. Every household should practice knowing multiple ways to exit each room and establish a designated meeting spot outside. These precautions can significantly increase your chances of safely escaping during a fire emergency.